Early Years Educator Childcare Apprentice

Introduction

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity to become a level 3 Early Years Practitioner. A chance to work in a wonderful and supportive nursery setting with children aged from birth to 3 years old.

About the Employer

We are an Early Years Childminding setting and Ofsted rated 'Good' childcare provider. We cater for children from birth to 3 years.

What You'll Do

• To work within our New Beginnings Team, supporting the planning and implementation of activities with individual or groups of children; promoting effective teaching and learning
• To be part of our New Beginnings Team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors
• To promote the inclusion of all children
• To use professional knowledge of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop, to meet their differing needs
• To establish positive and sensitive relationships with children
• To act as a role model and set achievable expectations
• To be responsible for helping to organise the environment inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children in the group. These activities will take into account children’s abilities interests, language and cultural backgrounds
• To meet the physical needs of children, encouraging good standards of personal hygiene, whilst promoting independence
• To provide support for the children’s emotional and social needs by implementing the principles of the school and nursery
• Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy and role modelling high standards in all aspects of their role and personal conduct
• To encourage children to interact and work co-operatively with others
• To support the nursery’s commitment on safeguarding children in all aspects of the nursery service
• To support the team to monitor and evaluate children's learning through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
• To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports for parents and other professionals on children’s achievements, progress and related matters
• To develop positive and sensitive relationships with parents and carers to support their role in children's learning
• To provide constructive feedback on children’s progress/achievement, on a day-to-day basis or through parent meetings
• To be proactive in the continuation of your own learning to improve the outcomes for children and their families
• To have a clear knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations
• To comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures
• To attend meetings as required and participate in training opportunities and performance development
• To be accountable for the delivery of the above responsibilities and tasks
• To undertake any duties set to you by the Management Team that will assist in the day- to-day running of the nursery
• To demonstrate a commitment to developing personal skills in accordance with the apprentice framework
• To meet deadlines associated to progression through the full apprenticeship period
• To complete assignments/projects which relate to the apprenticeship framework to meet target dates

Training Outcome

Completion of the level 3 qualification/apprenticeship can lead to employment in the childcare sector such as private nurseries and school settings. There will also be the possibility of a full-time position available upon successful completion with a competitive starting salary pro rata depending on nursery circumstances.

Further in house qualifications including opportunities to develop additional qualifications.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-evaluative skills
• Competence in their ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment
• Passion to work with children
• Sense of humour
• Trustworthy
• Energetic

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-9
• Desired - BTEC - Health & Social Care - Pass

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday all year round. 37 hours per week on a rota - shifts. 7.30am - 3.30pm/8.00am - 4.00pm/9am - 5pm/10am - 6pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE