Introduction

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.

About the Employer

The Wendy House day nursery was the brain child of Victoria Vann, who started her career as a nursery nurse at the age of 16. Victoria’s ethos has always been to create a vibrant, stimulating environment where children can thrive. She is passionate about the importance of early years education and continuous improvement, always going the extra mile to ensure the children at The Wendy House have a range of activities above and beyond the core early years curriculum to motivate, inspire and fuel their desire to learn.

What You'll Do

Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
Supporting children’s self-help needs
Being creative and enthusiastic
Following safeguarding rules
Undertaking first aid training as required
Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
Ensuring that all health and hygiene requirements are always adhered to

Training Outcome

After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare-oriented roles, e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles, etc.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

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 as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

Training Provider: SWIFT ACI

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