Early Years Apprentice

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification, enhancing previous experience or starting out on a new career path.

The Apprentice is responsible for helping to create an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and supporting the Nursery Management Team to ensure that high quality childcare is provided to all.

You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references as part of the recruitment process.

Being aware and demonstrating a clear understanding of own role and areas of responsibility To support children’s learning and development with children from all age ranges of the Early Years To support children’s development skills, working to plan activities, recording observations and their progress To understand and comply with all nursery policies and procedures, and relevant legislative requirements, informing management immediately of any instances of non-compliance or variations in practice Once confident in role, to assume the role of a key person to a group of children and work in partnership with parents/carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents Attending staff meetings and any training that is in-house To regularly update the children's daily diaries To ensure that the ratios are adhered to at all times To assist with the wall displays and decoration To assist with the nappy changing routines & personal hygiene

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.

Alongside the on site training you will receive as a new starter, you will undertake an Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship through Hawk Training. You will gain a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a Paediatric First Aid qualification. The programme is delivered through virtual and face to face training and online learning delivered during working hours.  You will have 6 hours per week protected study time. It will include functional skills exams if you don’t have English & Maths GCSE at Grade 4 or above.

Training Outcome:
Opportunity to continue employment, taking positions as 2nd in charge or room leaders. Further opportunity to gain higher education and level.

Employer Description:
You will be required to undertake a DBS Check and provide two satisfactory references.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience