Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Panda Pre-School
Oldham, OL8 4BD
Closes in 12 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2024
Contents
Summary
A level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice is required. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in building a career in childcare to develop their knowledge and skills whilst working with a friendly and supportive team. You will work in accordance to the setting's policies and procedures required by Ofsted.
- Annual wage
- £10,816 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 3.00pm (including lunch break).
32 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
- Be an active member of the pre-school team
- Promote the aims of Panda Pre-school and Werneth and Freehold Community Development Project
- Work flexibly and supportively with other team members
- Promote equal opportunities and diversity with the pre-school
- To provide a stable and secure environment for all children meeting their needs in personal, social, emotional, communicative and physical development
- To provide a stimulating environment that promotes opportunities for learning in all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- To participate in providing a happy and relaxed environment where parents are happy to leave their children
- To encourage parents and carers to share in the education of their children
- To work in accordance with pre-school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Be aware of children’s dietary requirements, allergies and medical needs
- To participate in relevant training courses that maybe required for your own personal development or the professional need of the pre-school
- To attend and participate in weekly team meetings and planning sessions
- Participate in mentoring sessions and shadowing within the pre-school
- To undertake any duties as may be reasonably determined by the manager or deputy manager
- To communicate the schedule of attendance at Oldham College and assessment timetable with the pre-school manager throughout your apprenticeship
Where you’ll work
61-63 Werneth Hall Road
Coppice
Oldham
OL8 4BD
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
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- You will attend weekly, off the job training sessions at the Oldham college
- English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway
- The apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A-C/9*-4)
- Childcare or Early Years (grade Pass)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Honest and trustworthy
Other requirements
You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you may be expected to participate in additional events out of the normal working hours. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. This setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS. Applications will only be accepted through the National Apprenticeship Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the Oldham College (normally via email) to invite you to attend a pre-interview.
About this company
Panda pre-school has been established for 19 years and operates over two sites. As a not-for-profit pre-school, it is owned and managed by WFCDP and any profit goes back into the work of the charity.
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity for permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Andrea Kearns
andrea.kearns@oldham.ac.uk
0161 785 4072
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283414.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
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