Early Years Educator Apprentice - Level 3

Bees and Knees Day Nursery and Preschool in Reading are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team.

As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery.

You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider, and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.  

During your apprenticeship you will be required to:

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures  To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements  You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care

Rewards and Benefits: 

Staff welfare ethos  Stamp cards  Bike to work scheme  Childcare discount  Development opportunities 

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They 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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

You could progress to being a qualified Practitioner and beyond - choosing a career with opportunities to train while you’re working ensures career progression.

Employer Description:
Bees Knees Day Nursery is set in a large family house nestled in central Reading, giving children the familiarity of homely features. Parents and visitors comment about the home from home feel and love that in the centre of the house is the well-equipped kitchen where all the children’s meals are freshly prepared and cooked every day.

Working Hours :
40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).

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