Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship - Dynamic Ducks Dynamic Ducks
Are you looking to start your career in the education sector? If you are passionate about early years and education, then this is the role for you. The Early Years Practitioner develops knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting, with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading childcare provision.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 18 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
Discuss at interview
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Working week
Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed. Wages discussed at interview. Start date as soon as possible.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
04 Jan 2024
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Date posted
07 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000209749
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Early Years Practitioners play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They will work as part of a team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by the Government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
An Early Years Practitioner:
- Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based on the needs and interests of each individual child
- Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
- Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
- Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
- Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
- Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
The training you will be getting
Training is provided through a blended programme of individual and group training alongside virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals.
Training Topics include:
- An understanding of how babies and young children learn and develop
- The importance of holistic development including cognitive, speech, language and communication, physical, emotional, and social development
- An understanding of how to support assessment and planning and provide an enabling environment for babies and young children
- Understanding of Safeguarding, child protection and promoting the well-being welfare of all babies and young children, including those with additional needs
- How to work co-operatively with parents/carers, colleagues, and other professionals to enhance babies and young children’s learning, enabling them to make progress
- As part of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard, you will also gain an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner qualification
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Practitioner in day nursery, nursery schools, reception classes and pre-school worker
- Transferable skills invaluable in the wider world of work
- Possible progression onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Training
Training provider
SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD
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
Adam Baker
vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk
01438 791068
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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
Employer's Application Instructions
Download and complete application form and send through to vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk OR Contact vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk Direct and an application form will be emailed through to you.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 18 Dec 2023