Nursery Educator Apprenticeship

Introduction

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. 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 bilingual (English/German) curriculum and Forest School programme is created to support our children to become confident and responsible personalities. We take the indoors and outdoors equally important and offer our children an inspiring environment with carefully devised activities in our group room as well as our beautiful, spacious garden. Free flow between indoors and outdoors is an important part of our concept. Children can enjoy themselves and feel part of a group while they develop social skills, empathy and respect for each other and their environment.

What You'll Do

• Creating 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 and 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 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 - Maths & English - Grade 4
• 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 own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday- Friday, shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI