Early Years Educator Apprentice

Summary

Little Blossoms are looking to take on an apprentice who has completed their level 2 and are looking to progress on to the level 3. Little Blossoms are a friendly nursery offering support for young children on their journey as they develop and grow. You will be supporting parents, children and the nursery to provide the best service possible.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: The successful candidate will be working between Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm, with exact days and times to be confirmed with the employer on offer of the job.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 24 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 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

You will be expected to work within the team to ensure the smooth day to day organisation and safety of all children
The successful apprentice must have excellent observation and communication skills and will play an active part in the development of the children in their care
You will also be a key worker to a group of children where you will play a big part in their development and overall learning journey
You will help children to understand and demonstrate good health, hygiene and personal habits during meal times, rest periods and bathroom use, and model excellence whilst you assist in serving snacks and refreshments to children
You must also be a great team player and have excellent standards of personal hygiene and appearance, be reliable and model positive behaviour at all times

Where you’ll work

1-2 WINNICOTT CLOSE

PLYMOUTH

PL6 6JW

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

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.

Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).

Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.

Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.

Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.

Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.

Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.

Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.

Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.

Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.

Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.

Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.

Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.

Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.

Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.

Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.

Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.

Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.

Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

Your training plan

The Apprenticeship in Child Care includes:

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard qualification

Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer.

You will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor who will help you, and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship.

As an additional qualification you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, and a Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding and Functional Skills (if required).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9-1 equals to A*-G)
Maths (grade 9-1 equals to A*-G)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Little Blossoms Day Nursery are based in Southway and offers high quality education and childcare for children ranging from 0 - 5yrs. All of their staff are highly qualified and experienced and the nursery has been rated Good by Ofsted at their last inspection. They provide an environment that is welcoming, stimulating and nurturing. The staff are enthusiastic and encouraging, and effectively build children's confidence to manage tasks independently. They continually strive to improve the service they provide by encouraging feedback and working on quality improvements wherever possible.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your Level 2 qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 apprenticeship
The employer is very committed to staff development and training, and to assist the successful apprentice to progress through all their training, with a view to future employment

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