Early Years Apprentice

First-hand experience, knowledge of working in an early years setting, putting into place the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) into practice, adhering to policies and procedures.  

Typical tasks will be;

Supporting children day-to-day Engaging children through play Supporting daily routines including mealtimes and personal care Working as part of a team Helping to maintain the environment

Training:

The practical training period of the Early Years Educator apprenticeship is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for which includes the following components:

Early Years Educator KSBs Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, including Paediatric first Aid Award as part of Apprenticeship Functional Skills maths and English Level 2 (exemptions apply)

Level 3 delivery model of course:

This is weekly provision alternating between in-person attendance at Cambridge Campus and online attendance The full day college sessions are held on a Friday between 9.00am-4.00pm, during term-time. Attendance online is through a Teams session Friday between 9.00am to 12.30pm, the learners are then given independent study in the afternoon but expected back online at between 3.00pm - 4.00pm to feedback study topics

The apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the college, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence. The knowledge side would be provided via day release workshop attendance, assignments, evidence of workplace competence. Portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.

Training Outcome:

Following the successful achievement of apprenticeship - pending apprentice performance and staffing requirements at the time - we fully intend and hope for our Apprentice roles to lead into full-time, permanent Level 3 Practitioner roles.

Employer Description:
Welcome to Buttercups Childcare - provision for children aged 4 months to 11 years in Bar Hill, Cambridge.

Working Hours :
We are open 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, shifts will vary between these times.

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