Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Years Educator Apprentice – Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join our team as an Early Years Educator Apprentice. This role offers the opportunity to gain an early years qualification while gaining hands-on experience working with children. You will build meaningful relationships with children, colleagues, and parents, while contributing to a safe and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Children: Provide care, play, and learning activities for children across different ages and developmental stages. Creating a Safe Environment: Ensure the crèche environment is inclusive, welcoming, and culturally appropriate. Communicating with Parents: Share information about children’s progress and needs with parents and carers. Observing & Assessing Children: Monitor children and discuss any concerns with your line manager. Maintaining Records: Keep accurate records of attendance, contact details, and relevant information. Professional Development: Attend courses, meetings, and complete tasks, assignments, and tests as part of the apprenticeship. Team Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues and other professionals to meet children’s needs. Policy Compliance: Follow all relevant policies and procedures within the setting.

Other Requirements

Must be a UK resident with at least 3 years of residency in the UK/EU.

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children.

Training Outcome:

Career Progression: Start as an Early Years Educator and grow into Senior Practitioner, Room Leader, Deputy Manager, or even Nursery Manager with further qualifications and experience.

Employer Description:

Piggybank Childcare has been established in Westgate on Sea for over 20 years. Piggybank is a family run business with a management team dedicated to continuously improving outcomes for children of all ages.

Working Hours :
Open Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm,, 51 weeks a year. Shifts between these hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness