Early years Educator Apprenticeship

Summary

The purpose of a Nursery Practitioner, is to create and maintain safe, and welcoming learning environments for the children. They are responsible for a group of Key Children with whom they will understand support and work with to provide fantastic learning opportunities.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm (shift pattern to be agreed at interview)
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 27 October
Duration: 1 Year 7 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

To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
To be aware of Rainbow Wood’s policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with safeguarding, child protection and whistle-blowing policies
To understand child to staff ratio’s and ensure that these are maintained at all times
To reflect on practices and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day
To plan and set up a range of interesting activities
To lead observations and the for the children and lead activities followed by observations for the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively - including sharing information for when needed to get the children the appropriate level of support if needed
To develop genuine bonds with key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life

Where you’ll work

60-61 Roman Way Industrial Estate

Ribbleton

Preston

Lancashire

PR2 5BE

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

LET ME PLAY 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.

Your training plan

Level 3 Early years Educator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C and above or Level 2)

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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Rainbow Wood encourages children as individuals, listens and respects their needs. We provide them with a safe, interactive environment to learn and grow, preparing them for their school years. We allow children to freely access the outdoors and teach them to respect and cherish the world we live in. Rainbow Wood believes that nursery life should be a partnership with your home and we welcome parental involvement at every stage.

https://rainbow-woodpreston.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279270.

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Closes in 24 days (Saturday 26 October at 11:59pm)

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