Nursery Educator Apprenticeship (E)

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 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

About the Employer

GoldenSparks Nursery was born to make a difference to children and ignite every child’s potential.

GoldenSparks stands for the golden shining light, the sparks of knowledge – one that shines the way for child development and creates the golden stars of tomorrow!

We are group of passionate educators with a shared purpose of delivering outstanding care and education and a bright start to every child’s early years!

WE WANTED TO BUILD SOMETHING UNIQUE, SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR OUR CHILDREN THAT WILL UNLEASH EVERY CHILD’S HIGHEST POTENTIAL. GOLDENSPARKS WAS BORN OUT OF THAT PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, QUEST FOR TRANSFORMING THE EARLY YEARS OF EVERY CHILD AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

GoldenSparks’ raison d’être – reason for existence – is to provide the highest standard of childcare in a caring, nurturing, stimulating and safe environment with emphasis on learning and giving the best your child deserves in the early years of their lives.

 We put children at the heart and centre of everything we do. Our personalised, emergent curriculum is designed to inspire young children’s natural sense of wonder and learn in a loving environment structured around their need.

We are a proud Sustainable nursery with Green values guided by our G3 Program.

We have a strong culture of excellence, high expectations, and anything short of exceptional fails our litmus test!

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, 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 own initiative are essential. Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI