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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship THE CHILDCARE COMPANY (OADBY) LTD

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

    £9,754.68

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Working between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm Open all year round

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    05 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000041844

  • Positions

    1 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?

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

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Childcare (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Childcare is undoubtedly a great responsibility and you want only the best for your child. St George’s Nursery Schools are a group of quality day nurseries, providing a quality and professional service that is completely child-centered, genuinely cares about your child’s interests and respects their individuality.

Employer

THE CHILDCARE COMPANY (OADBY) LTD

Address

33-37 WIGSTON ROAD

OADBY

LEICESTER

LE2 5QF

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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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