Apprenticeship Early Years Educator.

HOLLY TREE CHILDREN'S NURSERY LTD

Wigan, WN5 7AA

Closes in 23 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 October 2024


Summary

An opportunity to apply for an early year's childcare apprenticeship, to start a career in childcare and various career progression roots and further training upon completion.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shift patterns. 7am-6pm. 40 hours a week.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 16 November

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

  • Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
  • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
  • Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
  • Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Juniper Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe 
  • Completing a wide range of bespoke childcare courses and short training sessions to ensure that the highest quality childcare practice is delivered

Where you’ll work

Holly Tree Pre-School and Trackers

St James’ Rd,

Orrell,

Wigan

WN5 7AA

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

JUNIPER TRAINING 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

    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.

    More training information

    Juniper Training, your premier UK training provider dedicated to unlocking the potential of individuals and businesses alike. Juniper is committed to providing flexible and innovative training solutions and courses to help businesses and individuals grow. Specialising in Pre-Apprenticeships and Apprenticeships, our team of sector experts, with a wealth of diverse experience, encourage ambition and growth throughout their delivery.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (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

    • Communication skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Creative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Holly Tree Childrens Nursery - Billinge, Nr Wigan. Provide professional and quality childcare within a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 11 years. We offer a range of services from Baby Care right through to After School and Holiday Care.

    https://www.hollytreechildrensnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare
    • A possible permanent position as an Early Years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

    Rachel Juniper

    rachel.juniper@junipertraining.co.uk

    07719018883

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282882.

    Apply now

    Closes in 23 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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