Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship

We are seeking to support an apprenticeship for a Level 2 qualified candidate to go through Level 3. Ideally you will have at least 1 year’s experience of working with children in a similar setting or to be able to demonstrate that you have the relevant skill set and interest to be able to do so. You should also have:

Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework The ability to care for children’s individual needs, and skills and ability to nurture learning through play Have experience in working in partnership with parents, and be a reliable team player Have an ethos to continually learn and improve your own practice.

 
Planning and Organisation

To attend one week of INSET throughout the year To plan, resource and evaluate adult directed activities for all children To plan and resource child-initiated learning throughout the care provision To plan and prepare specific activities, including baking, story and art activities, both indoors and outdoors To create displays and mount children’s work To ensure that the necessary materials and resources are available for all children To create interactive role play areas and interest tables; To attend first aid training every three years and child protection training every year To attend CPD courses and cascade information to the team at staff meetings

Working with Children

To have a sound knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS and characteristics of effective learning To have a sound knowledge and understanding of the welfare requirements To have a secure, detailed knowledge of child protection and Safeguarding procedures To welcome and settle children during visits and when they have started To scaffold children’s’ play and extend children’s language, promoting questions and ideas To be responsible for groups of children engaging in specific activities To assist children with particular learning difficulties To take responsibility for small groups of children on trips and outings To supervise children during outdoor play To supervise children when crossing the road to HLC, following established procedure

Training:
Training will be work-based the assessor will set tasks to be completed in the workplace Provision will be made for you to attend college 1 x day per month

Training Outcome:
We have recently promoted Head of Transition and Head of Foundation to build a career path within pre-school

Employer Description:
Highfield Pre-School is a leading independent nursery and pre-school located in the Duchy area of Harrogate. It provides high quality Early Years education to boys and girls aged 2-4 years..

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, year round. 8.45am - 6.00pm (holiday club opening hours are 8.00am-5.00pm).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience