Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

Introduction

To assist lead educators in managing daily routines, ensuring child safety, and facilitating physical, emotional, and social development through play, meals, and educational activities.

About the Employer

Crown childcare is a small family run business.

What You'll Do

• Setting up play areas, preparing the classroom, toys, and learning materials before children arrive
• Greeting families: Welcoming parents and children, taking attendance, and receiving specific daily instructions from guardians
• Supporting activities, running planned arts, crafts, music, and storytelling sessions to build motor and language skills
• Supervising outdoor play. Monitoring children closely on playground equipment to ensure safety
• Encouraging social skills, teaching children how to share, cooperate, and resolve conflicts peacefully
• Guiding small groups. Overseeing designated groups of children during independent play or structured lessons
• At mealtimes, helping younger children feed themselves
• Nappy changing and toileting: Accompanying children to the bathroom, and supporting toilet training
• Promoting hygiene habits: Ensuring children wash their hands regularly, especially before meals and after outdoor play
• Monitoring rest periods: Setting up cots or mats and settling children down for scheduled nap times
• Disinfecting toys, tables, and high-use equipment throughout the day to prevent the spread of germs. End-of-day cleanup: Sweeping, vacuuming, sorting toys, and preparing the physical space for the next morning

Training Outcome

• To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - Grades 4-9 (A*- C)
• Essential - Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Early Years Practitioner - Pass

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday (rota two days 10 hrs) - Times to be confirmed during interview stage

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.