Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
WOODLANDS CHILDCARE LTD
Greenham Common, RG19 6HW
Closes on Sunday 13 October
Posted on 10 April 2024
Contents
Summary
This is a great opportunity to join Woodlands Childcare in Thatcham. You will play a key role in ensuring young children learn and develop in a safe environment before they progress into a school setting. As part of the Woodlands Team, you will learn on the job while completing the Level 3 Early Years Educator Standard with Newbury College.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Complimentary homecooked lunch and beverages. Company Uniform. Onsite car parking. Competitive Annual Leave entitlement.
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday on a shift pattern/rota.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 14 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Due to ongoing expansion Woodlands are looking for apprentices to join their wonderful nursery which was recently rated 'Good' in all areas
- They are looking for someone who wants to gain an accredited and recognised qualification whilst training
- Woodlands are able to provide a great place to work with passionate staff who help make the difference to our children and families
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will cover the following responsibilities/duties:
- Plan and supervise child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
- Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
- Have key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
- Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
- Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
- Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
Where you’ll work
Woodlands Day Nursery
New Greenham Park
Greenham Common
RG19 6HW
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will receive full training and support from Woodlands experienced staff in all areas of early years education
- As well as on the job training working alongside members of the Woodlands team, the successful candidate will have monthly visits and will complete regular reviews with their development coach from Newbury College
- On completion you will achieve the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
- Paediatric first aid qualification
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Passionate
- interest and enthusiasm
About this company
Woodlands are a privately owned nursery, conveniently situated on Greenham Business Park on the A339 between Kingsclere & Newbury. They care for babies and children aged up to 5 years from homes throughout Berkshire including Thatcham, Greenham, Newbury, Kingsclere, Reading and many more and offer both full time and part time places. At Woodlands there is lots of space for your child to play, learn and have lots of fun, both inside and out.
After this apprenticeship
- Woodland's childcares offer further job progression within the company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Apprenticeships - Newbury College
business@newbury-college.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000243158.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 13 October
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