Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice

As a Level 3 Apprentice, you will work with children aged 0–5 years, supporting their care, development, and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You will combine practical, day-to-day experience in the setting with off-the-job training delivered by a registered training provider, working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification over approximately 15–18 months.

Key Responsibilities

Care and Development: Support the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of young children within a safe and stimulating environment EYFS Implementation: Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework, tailored to individual children's needs and developmental stages Activity Supervision: Lead and supervise both child-initiated and adult-led play and learning experiences Relationships: Build positive, professional relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and external professionals Safeguarding: Promote children’s welfare and ensure their safety by adhering to all safeguarding and health & safety policies and procedures Key Person Role: In some cases, act as a key person, developing a secure attachment and maintaining records of children’s progress Observations and Assessment: Observe, monitor, and document children’s learning to support planning and assessment Personal Care: Assist with routine care tasks, including feeding, nappy changing, and supporting toilet training Teamwork: Work collaboratively as part of a supportive, committed team to deliver outstanding care and learning experiences

Training:

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

On-the-job mentoring and training from experienced practitioners A structured training programme in partnership with an approved training provider- New College Swindon

Training Outcome:
Will support those that want to develop up to degree level where we can

Employer Description:
We are a family owned nursery (the only nursery we own) in the heart of Fairford. We have had the nursery now for fifteen of its seventeen years and in that time the nursery has gone from strength to strength.

Working Hours :
8am - 6pm 4 days a week all year round 1 week shut down over Christmas. 9 hours a day 1 hour unpaid lunch.

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