Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Each Level 3 Early Years Apprentice will be working with one teacher and as part of the reception team, supporting the class teacher and teaching assistant in creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where our youngest children can develop a real love of learning.
They will assist with both indoor and outdoor activities that encourage exploration, curiosity, and independence. Indoors, the apprentice may support children during phonics sessions, shared reading, early writing tasks, and practical maths activities such as counting, sorting, and recognising numbers and shapes. Outdoors, they will help to organise play-based learning experiences that develop physical skills, problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity, such as building, role play, and investigating the natural environment.
The apprentice will be expected to observe children’s learning and help adapt activities to meet individual needs, encouraging participation and confidence.
They will play an important role in modelling excellent language, speaking clearly and positively, extending children’s vocabulary through conversation, storytelling, and questioning. By interacting sensitively and enthusiastically with the children, the apprentice will build strong relationships and support social and emotional development.
Overall, their role is to contribute to a nurturing classroom where children feel valued and motivated to learn through play, discovery, and guided activities.
Training:
Learners will be required to attend a mandatory college-based day at Peterborough College, which takes place 1 day every 3 weeks for approx 6 hours duration You will also complete a Paediatric First Aid course alongside the apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
There is a possibility that this could lead to a position in the EYFS team at the end of the apprenticeship However, there is no guarantee as vacancies depend on school budgets at the time
Employer Description:
This is a large inner city school working with a diverse community in one of the most deprived areas of Peterborough. The school has 3 classes for each year group ranging from Reception up to Year 6.
The apprentice position would be in our Reception provision. Each Reception class has up to 30 children and has an experienced teacher and teaching assistant in each ready to offer support, ongoing CPD and guidance.
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 with 30 minutes for lunch.
Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Good standard of English,Creativity,Enthusiastic,Positive Attitude,Willingness to Learn,Reliable