Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3

UNION GROVE COMMUNITY NURSERY

First Floor, SW8 2SH

Closes on Wednesday 25 September

Posted on 24 January 2023

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Summary

The Apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and will be supported by an assessor throughout the Apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful. This Apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the Childcare Sector.

Annual wage
£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 9 October

Duration

1 Year 1 Month

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Level 3 - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. Apprentices must successfully evidence a First Aid qualification approved by EYFS.

Where you’ll work

110 Union Road

First Floor

SW8 2SH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C or 4, or equivalent)
    • Maths (grade C or 4, or equivalent)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. Level 3 - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship to meet the criteria to pass the Apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. Training will take place in the workplace You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

    About this company

    In our vision, diversity adds value and is something to be celebrated. Therefore, our focus is on meeting the individual needs of the child. In our rapidly changing world children need to be encouraged, stimulated, and supported to reach their full potential in a positive environment - “where it is fun to learn”. Each child can learn, play, socialise and develop the foundations needed for later life. The aim of the nursery is to: Support young children’s development To provide a safe and stimulating environment where learning is a natural process and fun To give children the best quality of care To provide equal opportunities for all children and families who use the nursery. A curriculum that caters for your child’s needs Support from a key person assigned to your child and additional support from the staff team, and other professional agencies in relation to your children and families Encouragement for parents/carers to be involved in activities at the nursery to support their child Fun, friendship, and a listening ear in a safe environment Setting a rich and stimulating environment in which the aims and principles of early childhood education can be delivered Allowing children to learn through first-hand experiences We have established an atmosphere which is relaxing and happy at the nursery, providing and working towards a stimulating home-from-home environment of which we are proud. We continue to work in partnership with parents recognising that they are the first and most important educators for their young children.

    http://www.uniongrovenursery.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

    Room Leader Positions

    Possible Management training

    Springboard into Primary Education

    Paediatric nursing

    Continuous development in current nursery setting

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

    Kauser Parveen

    kp@swiftcc.co.uk

    020 3921 0493

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000125603.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 25 September

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