Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Y M C A
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.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00 to £20,319.00
Early Years Apprentice - £5.28 per hour Early Years Practitioner Unqualified - £10.42 per hour Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - £10.92 Early Years Educator Level 3 - £11.13 If it’s term time only it will be hour rate x hours per week.
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 - Thursday 7:30am-5pm Friday 7:30am- 4pm Term time only with the option to work all year round.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jan 2024
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Date posted
20 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000156000
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Early Years Educators 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
The training you will be getting
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded;
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
- NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE)
- Functional skills if required
- 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 to expect at the end of your 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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired
About the employer
Training
Training provider
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Courtney Pring
Courtneypring@bestpracticenet.co.uk
0117 235 5256
Apprenticeship standard
Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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