Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice TORWOOD HOUSE SCHOOL LTD
Apprenticeship opportunity, earn whilst you learn! Come and join our team, learn and develop your knowledge about early years whilst gaining a qualification. The job will enable you to work with children 0-5 whilst training and working alongside other professionals.
Closing date: 05 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,468.00
salary will increase after probation period or (experience and qualification dependent) £7.50 per hour – 37 hours - £14, 430.00
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Working week
Monday- Friday from 8am-6pm Attend college 1 day per week at the Filton Campus at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jul 2023
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Date posted
25 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000157866
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Positions
5 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Organisational responsibilities:
- Responsible for the children’s social and educational development. This involves assisting the team with planning and supervising activities including reading, art and craft, music and cooking
- The Early Years Assistant is responsible for observing and monitoring children
- Responsibility for assisting the team with the safety of the children is an important aspect of the work which includes physical care such as feeding, nappy changing, health and dietary requirements, welfare and safeguarding the children in your care
- To deliver a service of the highest standard that will develop and improve each child’s quality of life
- To respect each child as an individual, taking in its appropriate needs
Environment:
- To assist with providing a safe and learning environment by the risk assessments of the room, activities, toys, equipment and staff, to implement safety rules, in line with policies and procedures
- To help provide an environment where enjoyment and fun are linked with discovery and learning
- To assist within the room with planning and the preparation of resources and materials needed for planned Nursery activities, interest tables and displays to simulate communication and conversation
- To support the Team within the room/nursery by cleaning, such as cleaning tables after meals, cleaning toys, equipment and keeping the room tidy. This may include kitchen, bathroom and staff areas
- To assist with the care and maintenance of furniture, toys, equipment and resources, to monitor stock levels of consumables and to request items as may required
Communication:
- To establish positive relationships with all staff, by working in partnership with the children’s parents / guardians / carers and to undertake good and effective communications with everyone
- As part of your training you may be required to share key person responsibilities which is the main point of contact for the child and its parents, communication is essential on a daily bases for continuity of care
Representation / liaison:
- To value partnership and involvement with children and parents / guardians / carers in the curriculum and running of the Nursery in order to promote the child’s self-esteem. To support effective communications with all staff, parents / guardians / carers
General Duties:
- To attend and contribute to staff meetings and organisational priorities such as SEN reviews, meetings with parents / guardians / carers
- To participate in shared team planning on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- To participate in assessments of, and preparing reports on, children’s work and development
- To contribute to the social and extra-curricular activities of the Nursery and assisting with their organisation as required
- To leave the Nursery ready for the following session, ensuring that plans are ready to be implemented and resources are available
- Abide by organisational policies and procedures
- To work under supervision at all times
May witness medication being administered
To assist with the daily routine of a room, activities, planning, monitoring and evaluation - To assist with the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure, promoting good practice and being a role model for other staff and children
- To assist with the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.
Apprentices must successfully complete a paediatric first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A): Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
You will be required to complete Functional Skills mathematics and English (where applicable), Employment Rights and Responsibilities and British Values.
Location: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College - Filton Campus.
Duration: 18-24 months.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Opportunity to progress
- Leadership opportunities
- Further qualification opportunities
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
BTEC or equivalent Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Grade Pass or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
TORWOOD HOUSE SCHOOL LTD
https://www.daisychainnursery.co.uk/
Address
27-29 DURDHAM PARK
BRISTOL
BS6 6XE
Training
Training provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Contact
Amy Archer
07813993912
Apprenticeship standard
Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)
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