Early Years Apprenticeship Level 3 WV2 YMCA WOLVERHAMPTON
Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will be part of a team providing high quality care for children from birth to 5 years. Providing a warm and welcoming environment within the Nursery where young children and their families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support. Providing stimulating learning experiences.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
8 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday. Shifts will be between 8 am - 6 pm each day, shifts will be given on a Friday for the following week.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
08 Jan 2024
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Date posted
15 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000212520
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Positions
3 available
What you will do in your working day
To learn responsibility for the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learning environment in the Nursery.
To learn to work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of an effective programme of activities to help babies and young children to develop.
To learn the implementation of providing stimulating learning experiences, which enable young children to grow in confidence and independence.
- To learn and develop skills to effectively observe, assess, monitoring and record children’s learning and development using a variety of methods
- To gather these observations and produce individual profiles for each child in your small key worker group
- To learn responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support
- To participate in staff meetings
- To provide cover for practitioners within the team as necessary
- To work in partnership with other professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. health visitors, Inclusion support, speech therapists
- To support in the care of sick children and those suffering minor injury
- To be familiar with the fire drill and procedures for the safety of the children
- To assist with checking equipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources as appropriate
- To share responsibility for ensuring the room is cleaned at the end of each day
- To assist in the identification of child protection issues
- To access personal and curriculum development opportunities
- To undertake duties in such a way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard for the principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within the organisation
- Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
- Operate within Nursery policies and procedures
- Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through a wholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none
- Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job
The training you will be getting
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Functional Skills where required
- How training will be delivered is to be confirmed
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Possible permanent position at the end of apprenticeship. Possible chance of moving on to further qualifications.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
YMCA WOLVERHAMPTON
Address
YMCA City Gateway, Tramway Drive
Wolverhampton
WV2 1BJ
Training
Training provider
CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
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
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
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Dec 2023