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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Torwood Lodge Nursery

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the gap and increase the life chances of the children you work with.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,120.00

  • Working week

    Working week will be Monday to Friday between shifts of 8am - 6pm (alternative shift patterns and hours), paid staff meeting 6-7pm once a month. Nursery opens from 7:30am and closes by 5:50pm.

    Total hours per week: 45

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    31 Jan 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000028876

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years.

They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.

  • You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
  • Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
  • To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded;

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
  • NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE)
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
  • Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is up to you what you do when you have finished your apprenticeship. There may be an opportunity to stay on at the same company and progress to the next level of apprenticeship or you may want to look for a new job or professional development opportunity. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

We are a small group of nurseries who are passionate and enthusiastic about Early Years, not only are we passionate about children and their early days we are advocates for staff training and recognise how important training and learning is for everyone. Torwood Lodge Nursery is for pre-school children, from birth to 5 years old. We are very proud of our ample outdoor play spaces as this has enabled us to develop a stimulating and enriched learning experience for children in their early years.

Employer

Torwood Lodge Nursery

Address

27-29 Durdham Park

BS6 6XE

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Training

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Contact

Rachel Davis

racheldavis@bestpracticenet.co.uk

01174504736

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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