Apprentice Early Years Educator – The Manor House Nursery - S21 4BH

Manor House Nursery

Sheffield, S21 4BH

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 7 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2024


Summary

Apprentice Early Years Educator required at Treetops Nursery, Sheffield, S11 8YR. We are looking for someone with a love of working with children where you will gain an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. There is potential to undertake the Level 2 instead, if this would suit the right candidate.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 8 November

Duration

1 Year 4 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

  • To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
  • To assist in enhancing the developmental progress in children
  • To implement the daily routine within the nursery
  • To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping 
  • To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the Nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected 

Where you’ll work

62 Church Street

Eckington

Sheffield

S21 4BH

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

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS 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

    Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

    • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
    • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
    • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
    • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
    • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
    • Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

    Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths & English (grade C OR 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

    • Communication skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    We recognise the early experiences in a Child's life will affect how they develop. It is of utmost importance that we ensure your child receives the love, security, stability, positive self image and respect he/she deserves. It is the policy of our organisation to meet the needs and abilities of all children who attend by promoting opportunities for challenge, success independence in a safe caring environment. As parents you are integral to that success. In partnership we can provide the best possible learning experience for your child. We recently have been registered to provide Breakfast and After-school clubs for children attending local schools and a Holiday club for the weeks when they don't attend their normal establishments. I take this opportunity to welcome you to visit our setting and arrange a suitable appointment for you and your child.

    http://www.mhn-ltd.com/index.html (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    Charlie Jones

    charliejones@eden-ts.com

    01709886840

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280883.

    Apply now

    Closes in 30 days (Thursday 7 November at 11:59pm)

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