Early Years Apprenticeship

Summary

Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

If the apprentice is 19 or over then pay will rise to national minimum wage after the first 12 months.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, term time.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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

Planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
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
To work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting
To gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for such events as illness, accidents, safeguarding children and health and safety etc.
Working within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children
Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) are being completed in line with nursery procedures
To work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending
With support and guidance of qualified room staff, ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statuary requirement, following transition procedures set out by room leaders
To develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards and undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions
To record information regarding children’s development and day accurately in line with policies and procedures i.e completing nappy / sleep charts, medication forms, daily diaries ect.
To maintain professional partnerships with outside agencies to ensure the welfare of individual children is met
Work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by North West Community Services Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe

Where you’ll work

The Little School House Nursery,

Yew Tree Lane

Liverpool

L12 9HN

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

NORTH WEST COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINING LTD

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

The candidate will follow a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, including Paediatric First Aid (if required).
This training will be structured and delivered by Learnmore Skills and the employer. Knowledge sessions will be delivered in group online sessions, followed up by further support and reviews from your coach within the workplace setting.
If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in the relevant subject (Math and English)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 and above)
Math (grade 4 and 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

The Little School House Nursery and Pre-school has an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding early years education, grounded in the belief that the early years of a child’s life are the most important. That precious time is our opportunity as educators to fire the imagination, ignite curiosity and develop confident, lifelong learners. The Little School House is located in the beautiful grounds of St Vincent’s School in West Derby. We are very proud to be part of a growing community village at St Vincent's and the extensive grounds give our children endless opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn from nature. We are passionate about the outdoor provision and our forest school activities immerse the children in rich learning experiences. Our teacher-led learning environment offers a perfect balance between play-based learning and structure. Our experience and passion for the way children learn and develop drives us to be the best we can be. Our outstanding teacher-led environment sets us apart from many nurseries and pre-schools across the city.

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

After this apprenticeship

Employment within the setting if the candidate performs well during the apprenticeship.
The learner could also look to progress to become a room leader and take on a Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship or study early years further through the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH WEST COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINING LTD

Hayley Jones

hayley.jones@learnmoreuk.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284314.

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