Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3

London Borough of Islington

London, N7 8RP

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 17 November)

Posted on 29 October 2024

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Summary

Our apprenticeships offer a great job combined with training, development, and a competitive salary. You'll have dedicated study time during your workweek and access to a network of colleagues and tutors to support your learning. The Early Years Educator apprenticeship consists of a 24-month opportunity to learn and to provide support to your team

Annual wage
£24,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Islington pays the London Living Wage (LLW) for this role

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 2 January

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

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

  • Work with your team and parents to develop, play and learning activities
  • Take responsibility for ensuring children are safe (training will be provided)
  • Participate in play activities such as ‘stay and play’ sessions
    Support to plan and evaluate play activities
  • Update session plans, observation notes on the activities
  • Work with the wider team including health colleagues to support child development

Where you’ll work

24 Bride Street

London

N7 8RP

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

CSM CONSULTING 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

    • Complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification
    • Study maths and English if you have not already achieved a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent
    • Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities
    • Have access to a mentor
    • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent 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
    • IT skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative

    About this company

    Our mission and values We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a nationally recognised qualification
    • This will improve your chances of finding work within the Council, with another employer or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CSM CONSULTING LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284431.

    Apply now

    Closes in 17 days (Sunday 17 November)

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please submit the online application form