Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3- Bishop's Stortford High House Nursery (Bright Stars)

Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? High House Nursery have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator and gain your level 3 whilst supporting children’s learning, play and development and building key relationships. Duties will include; Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations via Iconnect. Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times. Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £21,840.00

    £10.50 Per hour.

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday. Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197220

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

High House Nursery (part of Bright Stars Nursery Group) believe that every child they care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn.

They are looking for a motivated early years apprentice to work in a nursery with children up to 5 years old, supporting setting up activities. looking after children's care needs.

As an Apprentice Nursery Educator your role will include;

  • Being part of a friendly team
  • Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations via Iconnect.
  • Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times.
  • Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
  • Making sure the children have a safe, fun, and great learning environment.
  • Building positive relationships by engaging and interacting with the children, staff, and families


Join the team and you can expect;

  • Competitive salary - based on age, experience and level.
  • Lovely purpose-built nursery environment with high quality resources available
  • Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Nursery is closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Uniform Provided
  • Join a friendly team
  • Supportive and caring Management team
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Staff rewards & events

 

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

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. High House Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through High House Nursery's dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

career development- room leader, deputy, manager on going career progression.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years Practitoner (Grade Level 2) Essential

Things to consider

Good transport links A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

About the employer

High House Nursery is a private nursery situated in a farmhouse, on the borders of Hertfordshire and Essex, near Bishop’s Stortford, close to Stansted Airport. Our philosophy is that every child we care for deserves a calm, caring, safe and stimulating environment in which to learn. Taking care of our staff’s wellbeing is of prime importance to us and we are proud to have been voted the 14th best place to work in the whole of the UK.

Employer

High House Nursery (Bright Stars)

Address

Mill End

Takeley, Bishop's Stortford

Essex

CM22 6PL

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Training

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 29 Sep 2023