Early Years Specialist Apprentice

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 to 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 Level 3 Diploma in 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 and punctuality for you to be successful This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and 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:

Developing into a Level 3 educator, 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 the current nursery setting

Employer Description:
Holly Lodge Nursery is situated in Highgate. It is a spacious and airy nursery which uses the surrounding area, incorporating nature in the syllabus to teach and develop children. Holly Lodge Nursery pride themselves on being a home from home nursery environment for children aged 6 months through to 5 Years. The nurseries have large, bright open plan rooms, with creative outdoor play areas and a variety of modern equipment which provide children with a stimulating environment. They create personalised planned activities to keep children engaged whilst having lots of fun. Trained staff give children the stimulating, educational learning environment in which children can thrive and grow. A supportive, nurturing a caring team that will support an Apprentice though all areas of development to become a fully trained member of their team.

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

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