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 wellbeing 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, meals served, 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 always met

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:
Cranleigh Lodge is a small, homely nursery registered to provide care for up to 38 children. Positioned between Christchurch and Bournemouth town centre, in Tuckton, Cranleigh Lodge offers convenient quality childcare from 7.30am-6pm, Monday – Friday, all year through (except Bank Holidays, one week in August and a week between Christmas & New Year) for children within the local vicinity as well as for children who live out of the immediate area, but whose parents work locally.

Working Hours :
*March/ April start 4/3 longer days 7:30-5:45 (days and shifts TBC)

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience