Early Years Apprenticeship Level 3 E16 THE LONDON EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION

As one of our apprentice teachers in training at London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) you will be part of an inspiring team, enabling each child to be the best they can be through wonderful experiences that enrich and extend their learning. Providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors.

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

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Closing date: 14 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,500.00

    National Minimum Wage

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8 shifts between 8.00 and 18.00

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000139485

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Alongside completing your Early Years Educator level 3 qualification you will be required, to support the Nursery team in planning and organising activities and experiences for a group of children aged between 3 months – 5 years. To protect and promote the safeguarding of children.

Duties Include:

  • Provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors
  • Understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents,complaints and emergencies
  • Plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes
  • Ensure records are properly maintained
  • Liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery information and children’s progress
  • Complete any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives

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

  • Full Level 3 apprenticeship early years educator standard
  • Functional skills if applicable
  • Paediatric First aid qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A guaranteed interview for a LEYF post upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Opportunity to learn and develop within the company
  • First step towards starting a rewarding career

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

You will require a DBS

About the employer

LEYF is a family of 39 nurseries across London. We are a charitable social enterprise employing over 800 staff across London. Our socially inclusive approach ensures we make a real difference to the lives of 4,000 children and their families every year, helping them to develop a passion for learning, regardless of their background. Experiences in early childhood shape lives and are often the root cause of today’s hardest social challenges, such as addiction, poor mental health and homelessness. Together with families and communities, we enable each child to be the best they can be through wonderful experiences that enrich and extend their learning. We nurture each child, encouraging them to learn at their own pace within safe and caring settings. Our four core values: inspiring, brave, nurturing and fun, are at the heart of everything we do.

Employer

THE LONDON EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION

Address

Leyf Childrens Garden Nursery, Knowledge Dock, 4-6 University Way

London

E16 2RD

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Training

Training provider

CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 14 Apr 2023