Early Years Educator Apprentice

The Old School House are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship, you will be required to;

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents To contribute ideas to planning, ensuring children receive high high-quality of learning and development To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements



Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Family First will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes: • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) This will be delivered through Family First’s dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

Starting as an Early Years Apprentice, you can advance
through various rewarding roles in childcare. With experience and
qualifications, you might progress to:

Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery, leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll
also mentor team members.





Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily
operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining
high care standards.





Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery’s overall
operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial
management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for
children's growth.





Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering
opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard
work.
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Employer Description:
The Old House School cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. We are open Monday to Friday (Variable hours) all year round except for closure on public bank holidays.The aim of our nursery is to provide a happy, home away-from-home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play.

Working Hours :
30 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience