Early Years Educator Apprentice
JIGSAWS CHILDCARE LTD
TADCASTER, LS24 9RF
Closes on Saturday 30 November
Posted on 18 July 2024
Contents
Summary
Jigsaws Childcare Limited is a fully inclusive Day Nursery which has been offering an individual approach to child's care and learning since 2007. Our highly trained practitioners look at each child as an individual and we work to the family’s needs. We are an outdoor learning nursery using Forest Schools’ philosophy to support learners.
- Annual wage
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£12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
We also provide additional bonus such as Simply Health plan and generous pension scheme.
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm. This will be confirmed upon appointment.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 10 December
- 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
Summary of the Position
- To work alongside the Room Supervisors within the rooms aged from 3 months to 4 years.
- To support the teams in providing high quality education and care for all children in a safe environment.
- To assist the Managers in implementing all Jigsaws’ policies, including safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity.
- To support and model good practice with other practitioners within the setting
- To update skills and knowledge on all aspects of pedagogy and to report back all aspects which will affect planning, resources and equipment to the Room Supervisor?
Where you’ll work
KIRK FENTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
MAIN STREET
CHURCH FENTON
TADCASTER
LS24 9RF
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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- The apprenticeship will be over an 18 month period during that time our training provider will come out and assess your work within the setting.
- You will have a mentor during your time in the setting to support your learning.
- You will be allocated 6 hours paid learning within the 30 hours to complete your written work and any maths or English Functional Skills.
- On completion you will have a level 3 award, Early Years Educator qualification.
- You will also undertake a qualification in Paediatric First Aid.
- Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Childcare (grade 4 or above)
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
We are based in a village but do have train links and limited bus links so you may need to consider travel to and from the setting. We do base our learning on Forest schools so spend a lot of time outdoors and using our rural location to support children's learning.
About this company
We believe children have the right to flourish as individuals & at Jigsaws they are given the time and opportunity to do just that. Our staff provide an inspiring teaching environment and part of this involves making sure that our children have fresh, healthy and nurturing food, to keep them learning to their full potential. Our vision is to create a place that is secure and values caring and respectful relationships.
After this apprenticeship
- Some of our staff on completion of their level 3 qualification have undertaken a level 5 within the setting.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JIGSAWS CHILDCARE LTD
Helen Smith
helen@jigsawschildcare.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000265559.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 30 November
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