Level 3 Nursery Apprenticeship

ACTIVETIME CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES DAY LTD

Elmgrove Road, HA1 2BG

Closes on Thursday 29 August

Posted on 5 February 2024

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Summary

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Early Years Level 3 Apprentice. This position offers a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and professional development in the field of childcare.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)
  • Training one day a week at our Colindale Centre (NW9)

Where you’ll work

Activetime Children's Activities Day Nursery

Cadet Centre

Elmgrove Road

HA1 2BG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Presentation skills
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Whether it's the first step into education or a continuation of a learning adventure, Activetime Day Nursery is the place where little imaginations take flight. Come, be a part of our nurturing haven, where every child is cherished, and every day is filled with joy, discovery, and the promise of a bright future.

    https://activetimedaynursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • The successful candidate can go onto further training, or into employment

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    FIRST RUNG LIMITED

    Sabreena Valydon

    svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

    07495 464797

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000227988.

    Apply now

    Closes on Thursday 29 August

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