Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families Ensure that every child's well-being is met by providing a thriving and safe environment Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, served meals and medication administered Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are met at all times

Training:
The program offers a blended approach, including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments. We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio Candidates are not required to attend college. Instead, this will include off-the-job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor. This tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Training Outcome:
Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings, including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out-of-school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities 

Employer Description:
Wigwam Nurseries Ltd are a small group of 5 day nurseries. Each nursery has been carefully adapted and refurbished to an extremely high standard and is well equipped with natural, high quality, stimulating resources. We are an OFSTED Outstanding, Early Education and Care Provider. Wigwam Nurseries Ltd believes in providing quality early years education & care in a welcoming, stimulating and caring environment. Each nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and encompasses a child centred approach to play and learning. They adopt and work towards a creative curriculum, a passion for open ended investigation and positive outdoor experiences. Their aim is to create within each of their settings; an outstanding place for children to be well cared for and to flourish within play and learning.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, Shifts between 8.00am and 6.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Positive can-do attitude,Passion for working with kids