Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship

What You’ll Do:

• Provide high-quality care and early years education to children aged 2-5
• Support children’s development through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Work closely with the team to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of individual children
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ensure that children are safe, and their well-being is always a priority
• Promote and encourage positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional development
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines
• Support with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changes, and nap times
• Participate in regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities

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 setting.

Training Outcome:

After this apprenticeship
Best Practice Network have a relationship with Nottingham Trent University, who offer a 12 month online top-up degree in Childhood and Education Studies.

This unique new course is designed for you if you hold a level 5 qualification and want to top up to a BA honours degree level.
Delivered online, the course offers a flexible approach to learning, allowing you to conveniently fit your studies in around your personal and working life.

Once you have completed the top-up degree, you can apply to begin your EYITT with Best Practice Network to become an Early Years Teacher.

Employer Description:
We offer a flexible approach with regard to sessions and can accommodate parents who work shifts. Within the nursery there are 3 separate units: babies, toddlers and pre-school all accommodated within a specially adapted building.

Working Hours :
Hours between Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Positive can-do attitude,Passion for working with kids