Early Years Educator Apprentice

The Oak Tree Nursery School are a highly motivated and committed team, which offers a wealth of CPD opportunities and career progression within the nursery.

As an apprentice, you will be patient, kind, professional, fair and be a team player. We strive to create happy, confident and healthy learners through our own curriculum we have created linked to the EYES. We are looking for somebody who shares the same values and ethics as we do and who appreciates the children's ability to learn through play.

We provide a range of stimulating activities through lots of creative/sensory play and using real life experiences to enhance their learning. 

Please find below the duties and expectations of an early years educator apprentice:

Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. The Oak Tree Nursery School will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through The Oak Tree Nursery dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

Training Outcome:
Progression to full time employment or with in the nursery setting.

Employer Description:
The Oak Tree Nursery School is an independent day nursery in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Founded in 2004, we strive to create a friendly, vibrant and healthy environment dedicated to helping families support their children to reach their full potential.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Logical,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience