Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3

Summary

We are looking for someone with lots of energy, and a passion and enthusiasm to work with children, up to twelve, 0 - 3 years ‘Little Teds’ with the help of three other staff.

Annual wage: £14,206 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Shift hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm, 8.30am - 5.30pm, and 8.00am - 6.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
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

If you're someone with a big personality that loves to dress up, paint, play, sing, comfort, listen, support and care for each child as if they were your own, then you could be exactly who we’re looking for!You see, at Teddy Bears every member of our team is a Childcare Hero in their own right and we treat them that way too, If you're someone who...

Has ambition, drive and a willingness to learn
Isn’t afraid of getting dirty, engaging in all means of messy play, and loves the outdoors
Loves to run, climb, build towers and wear silly costumes on our fun days
Is loving and caring to all
Can bring an element of fun to work with you each day
Has a can-do attitude and strong communication skills
Has the ability to understand and adhere to policies and practices of the business

Where you’ll work

Teddy Bears Day Nursery, Glebe Villas

Hove

BN3 5SL

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

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

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

Full Level 3 apprenticeship
Early years educator standard
Functional Skills in maths and English, if applicable.
First aid qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 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
Patience

Other requirements

Remember, we're not looking for the ordinary, we're looking for extraordinary, so make sure you stand out when you submit your application. You will also require a DBS Salary From £14,206 up to £19094

About this company

Teddy Bears Day Nursery is situated in Hove close to Portslade Station.We are proud to be celebrating 30 years of ‘Fun-tastic’ childcare!Our priorities are the child's safety and happiness. Our small, friendly team of eight, fantastic staff, ensure quality childcare for up to 34 children per day in a small, homely environment that allows the children to develop at their own pace, nurturing their skills and curiosity and encouraging them to reach their full potential.

After this apprenticeship

A full time position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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