Childcare/Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3
LITTLE TREE DAY NURSERY LTD
WEST MIDLANDS, DY3 3EJ
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 8 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 May 2024
Contents
Summary
To help and support key workers in their role and support children's activities and hygiene practices whilst following nursery policies, and carry out a good Practitioner role.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed. Between Monday to Friday 8:00am until 6:00pm.
A minimum of 30 hours per week, and the possibility of up to 40 hours per week.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 16 September
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging activities that promote the physical, cognitive, and social development of the children.
- You will also be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
- You will help to establish positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Be willing to complete your L3 Early years qualification to become a qualified viable member of our team.
- Care for the physical, practical, and educational needs of all of the children in their care.
- Build relationships with the children under your care, developing a close attachment with them and developing a relationship of trust and care.
- Monitoring children’s progress and keeping written records of their development and achievement.
- Safeguarding the children under your care and reporting any concerns that you have both directly to your supervisors.
- Engaging children in a range of fun and stimulating activities, working with them to learn through play.
Where you’ll work
SCOUT HUT
COTWALL END ROAD
LOWER GORNAL
WEST MIDLANDS
DY3 3EJ
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
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship qualification:
- Training will be provided on an ongoing daily basis and when required
- You will not be required to attend Dudley College premises as the course is delivered in the workplace only
- An assessor will be allocated to you to progress / help you through you course. Continual assessments, coupled with assignments / or exams depending on course of study
- Time spent training will be part of the agreed contracted hours of the working week
- At the end of your training, you will sit an exam and submit course work as part of your assessment, and you will receive a Level 3 qualification
English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules. - Paediatric First Aid qualification
The Nursery will train you on the following:
- Safeguarding
- PFA Training
- SENCO
- Healthy and Safety
- Wellcomm
- Others training related to this role
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
- Early Years/Childcare (grade Pass, Merit or Distinction)
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
Being a good role model to children and keep high standard for taking care of children. This is a Fixed Term Contract, 38 weeks per year, wages will be paid on a Pro Rata basis.
About this company
Here at Little Tree Day Nursery, we are a small independent nursery setting who pride ourselves on our friendly and welcoming ethos. Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play an integral role in providing high-quality care and education for children in our nursery and will be tasked with supporting the Toddlers & Pre-schools in their day-to-day activities. We require our staff member to help provide a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in the importance of play-based learning and providing a safe and supportive space for children to explore and develop their skills.
After this apprenticeship
- To become a qualified Practitioner.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Julie Perks
julie.perks@dudleycol.ac.uk
01384 363314
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000254098.
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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 8 September at 11:59pm)
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