Level 3 Early Years Educator Advanced Apprenticeship

Summary

To respond to the needs of the local community in providing a childcare provision for children from 2 to 5 years, with diverse needs and backgrounds. To develop learning programmes and supervise the children's activities within the Day Nursery.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 37.5 hours a week
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 1 year
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 undertake a developmental programme leading to an Early Years Qualification as part of an apprenticeship which is achieved within the given timescale
To actively participate in your own development plan working through the qualification with the qualification provider and with the nursery setting too
To undertake induction training in the nursery with a named mentor
To keep your mentor informed of your progress and to raise any concerns or issues with them
To support the nursery staff to observe, plan and maintain accurate children's records
To develop a sound understanding of safeguarding policies
Undertake a shared responsibility for the care of children, health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery

Where you’ll work

CAP CENTRE

WINDMILL LANE

SMETHWICK

WEST MIDLANDS

B66 3LX

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

SANDWELL COLLEGE

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.
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

Whilst completing this childcare apprenticeship the learner will be provided with an understanding in multiple areas of childcare including:

Early years development of children and young people in communication and personal development
How to develop a positive and caring environment for children and young people
Build and maintain a relationship with children and young people
Why health and well-being is important for babies and children

Upon completion you will have gained:

Early Years Educator Level 3
First Aid

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 2 or Entry 3 Functional Skill)
Maths (grade 2 or Entry 3 Functional Skill)
Early Years Practitioner (grade Level 2)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

CAP is a centre based in West Bromwich which caters to the needs of the local community. It has a Nursery based inside which runs 5 days a week.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SANDWELL COLLEGE

apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287030.

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