Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Summary

A full-time vacancy has arisen in our wonderful setting for an inspirational apprentice Early Years Educator. A loyal, dedicated and highly qualified team will welcome and support you in your role to achieve outstanding outcomes for the littlest and most exciting members of our community.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

40 hour week, Monday to Friday. Shift patterns according to the rota.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Provide high quality care and activities for children which
recognise both individual and group requirements.
Work alongside parents and other family members and
make them feel welcome.
To commit to continuous professional development
opportunities as deemed necessary.
Monitor, identify and evaluate areas of improvement.
Deliver childcare in a way that meets parents’ needs and
work in partnership with them providing high levels of
customer care at all times.
Interact and support children of all age groups as required.
Ensure the highest standard of child safety is always
paramount within the nursery.
Complete relevant paperwork associated with the children
and nursery requirements.
Candidates who wish to be considered for level 2 are very
welcome to apply as well.

Where you’ll work

DERBY ROAD
MANSFIELD
NG18 5BN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) 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.
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

Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice.
The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training.
On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the
workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-3 (or equivalent A-D))
Maths (grade 9-3 (or equivalent A-D))

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 4 or A-C)
Maths (grade 9 - 4 or A-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
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Applicants must hold full UK drivers license and access to a car due to location of the nursery. The role will involve some outdoor play activities, candidates will need to bring appropriate footwear and clothing to keep warm.

About this company

Bright Sparks Nursery is an independent family run nursery since 1994. Outstanding in every area as assessed by OFSTED and set in tranquil, rural surroundings just off the A611 North Nottinghamshire.

http://www.brightsparks-nursery.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Bonus scheme available to all employees.

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression to permanent employment.

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