Apprentice Early years Educator - Rosewood Nursery – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking for a career in childcare? Rosewood Nursery are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship, you will complete an Early Years Educator Level 3. Must hold a level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60 a year

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Wage could be negotiated depending on experience.

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

We are open all year and open from 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours will be on a rota basis.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 April

Duration

1 year 4 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

To help deliver outstanding care and learning opportunities to all children within the setting
To support the Room Leader in the effective and efficient running of the room you are assigned to
To work with the team within the room, setting and company
To ensure all policies and procedures in line with Company Policy, along with all aspects, legal and guidance, of The Early Years
Foundation Stage and Ofsted’s Registration requirements are met at all times
To be an ambassador for Rosewood Children’s Day Nursery

Where you’ll work

Rosewood Nursery
Burford Road
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5UY

Training

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

College or training organisation

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS 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 qualification
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Early Years practitioner (grade level 2)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade (Grade C or 4+) desirable)
math (grade (Grade C or 4+) desirable)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Rosewood Nursery, set in a charming period building, is comfortably nestled in a quiet residential area a short distance from the bustling Chipping Norton Town Centre. Our facility provides a safe and welcoming environment, offering bright, well-equipped rooms that feel like home. We operate 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and are closed only for the week of Christmas and bank holidays. We provide care and early years education for up to 45 children, ranging from babies as young as six weeks to children up to five years old. Our inclusive approach welcomes children with additional needs, and our trained, supportive staff provide tailored care and support. The nursery features a large outdoor garden for play and exploration, complete with a separate area specifically designed for our youngest ones. At Rosewood Nursery, your child's development is our primary mission. We foster an environment that nurtures confidence, stimulates curiosity, and enhances social skills. We deeply value our relationship with parents, considering you as essential partners in your child's learning journey. To accommodate parents, our nursery offers ample parking space for safe and easy drop-offs and pick-ups.

After this apprenticeship

For the successful candidate, there is the opportunity of ongoing employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Jacqueline Hudson

jacquelinehudson@eden-ts.com

01709 886821

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309239.

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Closes on Friday 25 April 2025

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