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Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Mission Grove Mission Grove Primary School

Are you looking to start your career in the Education sector? If you are passionate about early years and education, then this is the role for you. The Early Years Educator develops knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting, with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading childcare provision.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

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    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

    Monday - Friday, Hours to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000105375

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Early Years Educators play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They will work as part of a team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

Duties will include:

  • Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
  • Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
  • Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
  • Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
  • Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
  • Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

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

Training is provided through a blended programme of individual and group training alongside virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals. 

Training Topics include:

  • Understanding how children learn and develop
  • Safeguarding, protection and welfare of children
  • Understanding the value of play in early years  

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment a Level 3 Early years Educator Apprenticeship Qualification will be achieved

Additional qualifications include:

  • Level 3 early Years Educator in the workforce (Cache - The Early Years Educators)
  • Safeguarding Level 1
  • Prevent dutyObtain or have level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Working towards Level 2 Functional Skills (where appropriate)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Career progression after this apprenticeship?
  • Practititioner in day nursery, nursery schools, reception classes and pre-school worker
  • Transferable skills invaluable in the wider world of work

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Welcome to Mission Grove Primary School Thank you for showing an interest in joining our community. At Mission Grove our motto is Respect yourself; Respect others. We are a four form entry school with over 850 children on roll. Mission Grove is a very friendly school where children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate. We provide a calm and happy atmosphere and set high standards of respect, courtesy, hard work and achievement for all children and adults. We believe that children learn best when they feel valued and respected. Mission Grove has high expectations of all children and staff and high standards of teaching and learning. We aim to provide a friendly, supportive and purposeful community, which values all its members. We are very proud of the social and cultural diversity at Mission Grove and we welcome the richness that this brings to our school community. This diversity is reflected in our teaching, our policies and procedures and the school environment. I hope this Website gives you a flavour of Mission Grove and how we strive to achieve our values and aims. Katie Jennings B.Ed Hons, MA Headteacher

Employer

Mission Grove Primary School

Address

Buxton Road

London

E17 7EJ

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Training

Training provider

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Contact

Adam Baker

vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk

01438 791068

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Download and complete application form and send through to vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk OR Contact vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk Direct and an application form will be emailed through to you.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Dec 2022