Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5, completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, take part in singing, role play and storytelling and more Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine

Training:
You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years and a first aid qualification Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the childcare sector Training will take place in the workplace You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required

Training Outcome:

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

Room Leader positions Possible management training Springboard into Primary Education Paediatric nursing Continuous development in the current nursery setting

Employer Description:
Happy Tree Academy is a purpose-built nursery, located on the premises of the Northwood Club. They cater for children aged between 3 months and 5 years. The nursery is set over two floors with two large, well-equipped playrooms, dedicated baby facilities, a safe enclosed outdoor area and our new forest school. Our meal and snack menus are balanced and nutritious, children have access to fresh fruit and water throughout the day. Happy Tree Academy, firmly believes that training employees is critical to the success of the Nursery. We recognise that employees have differing levels of cultural capital, skills and experience. The interview process and continuous performance reviews aid in identifying training needs. By addressing these needs and providing tailored training for all employees, as employers we aim to fill any skill gaps. This not only improves employee performance but significantly boosts their confidence and ability to perform their tasks to the highest level. Happy Tree is committed to investing in offering current and regular training to all employees. CPD is an ongoing series of training that offers a combined approach to help to understand the wider environment as well as the specifics of the job to make an employee perform at their highest possible level.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 30 hours a week Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness