Early Years Educator Apprentice NATURES LITTLE LEARNERS LTD

We have an exciting opportunity for a fun loving, conscientious individual to join our setting in an apprenticeship position. The position requires someone who is looking to start a new adventure with a career supporting young children to learn and develop in a nurturing environment.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,884.16

    Free Uniform. Free hot home cooked meals.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 5 x 6 hour shifts, to take place between 07:30 to 18:00. Plus 6 Hours each week paid study time. Exact shifts TBD.

    Total hours per week: 36.0

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198093

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Main responsibilities:

  • Work cooperatively with your room leader/mentor, follow instructions with ease, and dedicate time and effort to learning to complete the follow to a high standard
  • Ensures that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
  • Observes, supports and extends children’s learnings
  • Appropriately plans individual learning experiences for children under the EYFS curriculum
  • Builds and maintains an effective partnership with parents
  • To complete assignments/tasks set by assessor on time
  • To attend all training as set out in your training agreement
  • To complete training and gain the relevant childcare qualification

Key expectations:

  • To dedicate your time and enthusiasm to training, learning carry out the following tasks to a high standard
  • To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
  • To work alongside staff members to provide an interesting and fun environment for out of school club children
  • To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
  • To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
  • To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, always
  • To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress
  • To help ensure we always meet Ofsted requirements
  • To understand and work following the nursery's policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection

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

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • To Include Level 3 Diploma in Early Years
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Training to take place at Nature's Little Learners over 5 days with time given for observation recording and assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Nursery Supervisor
  • Nursery manager

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, To be fun., To be good at time keeping., To be able to follow direction

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

A DBS is required and is paid for by the setting, however, it is the employee's responsibility to pay for the ‘Update Service’ which is £13, per year. You will be required to attend a Paediatric First Aid Course. This is mandatory and paid for by the setting. You must complete standard training, these include: FGM, The Prevent Duty, Safeguarding Children, Understanding Babies, Safer Sleeping. These courses are completed online through a training portal.

About the employer

Natures Little Learners mission is to provide a unique childcare setting where children can explore in a homely environment. Delivering the highest possible care and early years education to children, whilst striving for continuous improvement. Research has proven that children learn the most during the birth to five period, meaning early years are the most critical. During this time children are developing the foundations of lifelong learning, behaviour and emotional well-being, which all influence later outcomes in school, work and society.

Employer

NATURES LITTLE LEARNERS LTD

Address

8 AVENUE CLOSE

HARROGATE

HG2 7LJ

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Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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