Early Years Educator Apprentice

Summary

Learn to support young children at the well established charitable organisation.

Annual wage

£22,126 a year

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Salary dependent upon age: £8.00 per hr. for 16-17 yrs old, £9.0 for 18 yr olds. £21 yrs old, £11.50

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday -Friday 8am-4pm or 10am -6pm,or 9am -5pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 2 January

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

To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment
To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development and types and stages of play, through interaction and extension of play activities
To be involved in activity planning and record-keeping
To attend training as requested including safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, EYFS training and any other training
To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
To support the work and beliefs of the setting by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults
To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times
To encourage the participation and involvement of all children attending the setting
To be flexible with the working practices of the setting
To be prepared to help in any areas of the setting with domestic duties or other duties as specified by the manager or owner

The nursery is in a rural setting so the applicant will need own transport.

Where you’ll work

The Old Rectory

Low Road, Shelton

Norwich

NR15 2SD

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

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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

Apprenticeship Course Early Years Educator

Apprenticeship Level Advanced (Level 3)

Training to be provided for the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete: · Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification · Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid (mandatory requirement for the overall qualification) For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake an observation with questioning, and a professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio.

Vacancy Details – Job

More training information

Apprentices must attend college sessions once per fortnight at City College Norwich, at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Apprenticeship Duration Approx. 24 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 /C)
Maths (grade 4 /C)

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
Customer care skills
Team working

Other requirements

The course will last for 18 months, plus there will be an additional 6 months for the End Point Assessment period. The total length of this apprenticeship programme is 24 months.

About this company

The Benjamin Foundation is a charitable organisation who support Children and young people and families throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

http://info@benjaminfoundation.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Nursery uniform provided. Employee Assist Programme.

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

A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship.

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