Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Martins Wood Primary School

Early Years Educators play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They will work as part of a team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

An Early Years Educator:

Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

Training:

Training is provided through a blended programme of individual and group training alongside virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals. 

Training topics include:

Understanding how children learn and develop Safeguarding, protection, and welfare of children Understanding the value of play in early years  

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, a Level 3 Early years Educator Apprenticeship qualification will be achieved.

Additional qualifications include:

Level 3 Early Years Educator in the workforce (Cache - The Early Years Educators) Safeguarding Level 1 Prevent duty Obtain or have level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate Working towards level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (where appropriate)

Training Outcome:
Practitioner in day nursery, nursery schools, reception classes and pre-school worker Transferable skills invaluable in the wider world of work

Employer Description:
We believe that Martins Wood Primary School is a very special place. Our impressive facilities, spacious building and grounds along with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff all help to create an attractive and enriching learning environment for all - from the two year olds in our pre-school through to the eleven year olds in Year Six. Our motto, “Inspiring an ambition to learn,” underpins everything we do here. We aim to inspire your children in all kinds of ways. We aim to develop their ambition to strive for everything they want to achieve in their life, whether that be academic, sporting or artistic success. Above all we aim to ensure that they will develop a life-long love of learning. If you cannot find the information you are looking for as you browse our site then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be pleased to help. If you are a prospective parent or member of staff and would like to visit us then please contact our office to make an appointment and I would be delighted to show you around our exciting learning community.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts and breaks to be confirmed.

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