Early Years Apprentice

Summary

This position is for an apprentice studying towards their level 3 qualification. We are looking for someone with empathy, drive and commitment to complete their studies and contribute to the care and education of children at this nursery.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The apprentice will be paid £8 per hour.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 6.30pm Between 30 and 40 hours per week. Full time apprenticeship.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 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

Joining our staff team of 16, you will need to work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure all tasks are covered, and to learn from those with more experience.

You will work with all age groups from 0-4 in order to gain experience with all ages and needs, as well as to get to know all staff members and children
Relationships with parents are very important to us and you will be encouraged and supported to carry out handovers, etc.
Safeguarding is also extremely important to us and you will receive training in this, as well as first aid, food hygiene and many other areas
An enhanced DBS will be sought and references will be taken up before any appointment
To be fully committed to the care and education of the children at all times
To work cooperatively with, and follow the instructions of, other staff members
To be mindful of safeguarding issues at all times and to raise any concerns promptly and according to our policy
To remain committed to the apprenticeship studies and ensure that all work is completed and submitted in a timely fashion
To engage in any other training as may be provided by the company
To maintain confidentiality regarding the children, staff and nursery at all times
To read and follow the company’s policies and procedures

Where you’ll work

LONDON HOUSE

10-14 HIGH STREET

MILTON REGIS

SITTINGBOURNE

ME10 2AB

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

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 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.
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

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
Paediatric First Aid
Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
Work based and tutor supported online training
Preparation for End Point Assessment
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator-v1-3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4 or A* to 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
Attention to detail
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Kind and fun nature
Plan activities with children
Willing to learn
Organisational Skills

Other requirements

Experience with young children an advantage but not essential. This job is not just about playing with children! There is a lot to learn and we have high expectations of your behaviour and performance, and your commitment to your studies.

About this company

Activeplay Nursery and Preschool was established in 2003 and has a good reputation for excellent childcare and development. With a staff of 16 we care for up to 54 children at any session, across different age group rooms in the nursery.

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential permanent employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

Ian Pearce

ian.pearce@profiledt.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292312.

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Closes in 15 days (Monday 6 January at 11:59pm)

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