Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

Summary

Are you seeking a dynamic role in the childcare field? Do you possess authentic passion and enthusiasm, ready to elevate our nursery's standards? Join our exceptional team, where your commitment is not only valued but rewarded with both earning opportunities and invaluable hands-on experience!

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Building Positive Relationships:

Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with parents, children, and fellow staff members, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all

Safety and Well-being:

Prioritise the safety, health, and overall well-being of the children under your care, ensuring a secure and nurturing atmosphere

Developmental Assistance:

Assist in the development, learning, and play activities of the children, curating an enriching and enjoyable experience that fosters growth and curiosity

Primary Caregiver Role:

Undertake the role of a primary caregiver and mentor for a select group of children, managing associated responsibilities with diligence, and forming strong connections with both the children and their families

Educational Support:

Provide essential support to enhance children's learning and development, ensuring positive educational outcomes and a strong foundation for future growth

Activity Planning and Execution:

Plan, oversee, and execute various activities designed to engage and educate children effectively, promoting a dynamic and stimulating learning environment

Where you’ll work

NORTHWAY

LONDON

NW11 6PB

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

FIRST RUNG 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.
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

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Paediatric First Aid
Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

Established in 1960, Hampstead Garden Suburb Pre-School has become a familiar and popular member of the community. We are a Multi-Cultural Community Pre-School for all children between the ages of 2 to rising 5 years. We operate as a non-profit organisation and are funded through donations. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions and the opportunity for children to spend the whole day with us. Children staying all day will be asked to bring a packed lunch and will have the opportunity to rest before the afternoon session gets underway. We also offer afternoon sessions to children during their school Reception Year. We encourage children to learn through play. To take part in all activities, in a creative and fun environment covering the 7 areas of learning as laid out in the National Curriculum.

https://www.hampsteadgardensuburbpreschool.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate can go onto further training, or into employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena Valydon

svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

07495 464797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000246315.

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