Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship

Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children. Teaching within the EYFS requirements Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene. Communicating with other team members and parents. Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting. 

Training:

Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator 

You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful. This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector. Training will take place in the workplace. You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

Training Outcome:

Level 3

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for : Room Leader positions Possible management training Springboard into primary education Paediatric nursing Continuous development in current nursery setting

Employer Description:
The emphasis at Armadillo Nursery is to see everything from a parents point of view. We appreciate we are being entrusted with the care of your most precious possessions, therefore we have created a caring, loving and secure environment for children from 0 – 5 years of age. Quality of care and learning will be to the highest standards at every stage of your child’s development. To reinforce this 100% of our staff are qualified or working towards qualification. We welcome you to visit our purpose built nursery at any time. We do not serve convenience or any fried food. Outdoors we have a secure playground and an exciting natural adventure area. We are confident you will appreciate our nursery, its setting and facilities. Should you wish to visit we are available at any time to meet with you. Any comments or input from parents is always welcome.

Working Hours :
Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 plus hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

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