Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice WRIGGLYPEEPS LLP

What you will do in your working day

Main Duties

• To learn how to plan, prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional needs, and encourage linguistic and social interaction between the children and their carers
• To learn how to be responsible for a group of children, by observing, monitoring, and accurately recording each child’s development in line with the curriculum planning of ‘The Early Years Foundation Stage’
• To attend parent evenings / open days as required, and learn to communicate with parents, carers about the day-to-day needs of the children by fostering parental involvement and encouraging positive parenting skills
• To learn how to promote the philosophy of ‘learning through play’.
• To learn how to help children acquire self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toilet training, and an awareness of personal hygiene
• To ensure that all children are treated as unique individuals with respect and full consideration, in line with the Childcare Centres Equal Opportunities Policy
• To attend staff and team meetings as appropriate
• To learn about ensuring the environment meets safety and hygiene requirements
• To learn about the Children, Act 1989 and other statutory requirements
• To learn how to maintain records and documentation that, comply with statutory requirements
• To learn how to respond to Child Protection Policy and Confidentiality
• To undertake the apprenticeship training including NVQ in Childcare, Certificate in Childcare and Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number

Person Specification:

Essential criteria:

• Willingness to learn and undertake further training
• A commitment to obtaining a level 3 qualification
• Good communication skills
• A commitment to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A commitment to working effectively with young children and families
• A friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:

Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Please refer to the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications:

• For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language
• Apprentices must successfully complete a paediatric first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A): Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• You will be required to complete Employment Rights and Responsibilities and British Values
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete Maths and English Assessments and interview with SGS college
• Location: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College - Filton Campus
• Duration: 18-24 months

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• On the successful completion of the apprenticement, a permanent position will be available