Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

Introduction

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 to 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

About the Employer

Our mission is to nurture and encourage each child to learn and progress within a supportive environment, with dedicated practitioners that work together to provide a joyful, stimulating safe world for our children to explore and be themselves. Our aim is to provide a range of fun and challenging indoor and outdoor activities to assist the children in their development in a warm and welcoming environment. We always strive to excel and adhere to best practice. While children are taught by all educators in a room, each child has a key carer who is the main person responsible for their personal development, well-being, and progress.

What You'll Do

• Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
• Teaching within the EYFS requirements
• Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
• Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene
• Communicating with other team members and parents
• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

Training Outcome

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - C/4 or above
• Essential - Functional Skills - Maths & English - Level 2

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using ones own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 hours, Monday-Friday, shifts to be confirmed

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI