Level 3 Early Years Apprentice

Learn outstanding early years practice while working:

Promote positive relationships with parents, children and fellow Acorn employees. Support children’s development, learning and play. Develop a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. To work as part of the nursery team, contributing to the effective implementation of the nursery’s daily routine. To liaise with a mentor, ensuring that the specific learning objectives outlined as a part of the training programme are met within stated timescales.Be a creative and inspirational role model for our children. Demonstrate a positive approach to children’s behaviour. Demonstrate professional, positive relationships with parents. Learn ways to deliver a holistic approach to the curriculum, ensuring the environment offers rich, first-hand learning opportunities for all children. Ensure children’s interests are followed and high-quality teaching strategies are used to extend children’s thinking and learning. Be confident and a good communicator. To support in ensuring all children are making progress to enable them to reach their full potential. Learn and adopt Planning in the moment principles when delivering the curriculum. Be empathetic, with a fun approach to children’s learning. Learn, and adopt Acorn’s ethos, values, and practices. Safeguard all children in our care.

Training Outcome:

Career progression with Acorn Early Years.

Employer Description:
We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work. At Acorn, we are committed to: · Placing a high priority on training our staff to the highest standards · Promoting a learning culture throughout the organisation · Hosting training days each year for every nursery employee · Providing a range of opportunities for furthering professional development

Working Hours :
36 - 40 hour week Shifts to meet the business 6 hours off the job training Apprenticeship is between 12-15 months for the level 2 and 18 months for the level 3.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience