Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship

Introduction

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.

About the Employer

At Purple Bees Day Nursery, they have a team of childcare experts and educators who are at the forefront of the latest industry innovations in childhood development and learning. They are also committed to partnering with parents to raise enthusiastic, smart and capable children! Purple Bees curriculum focuses on empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment. Through interactions with other children and educational materials, children will learn about the world while forming friendships that could last a lifetime.

What You'll Do

What you’ll do at work

• Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5
• Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education are catered for
• This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, taking part in singing, role-play and storytelling and more
• Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
• Meets the care needs of the individual child, such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine

Training Outcome

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a 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 the 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 - English - C/4 and above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4 and above

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI