Early Years Educator Apprentice

The Pre School Centre at the University of Cumbria

Lancaster, LA1 3JD

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 22 August)

Posted on 22 April 2024

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Summary

We are currently seeking a motivated practitioner to complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship at our Nursery. Our Apprentice will support children aged 2 and 3 and assist the team leaders in the day to day running of the setting. Whilst gaining hands on experiences in our setting, you will be working towards a recognised childcare qualification.

Annual wage
£9,984 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 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
  • Relevant training will be provided through Lancaster and Morecambe College in order to complete the programme
  • Functional Skills may also have to be completed

Where you’ll work

The Pre School Centre at University of Cumbria (Lancaster)

University of Cumbria

Bowerham Road

Lancaster

LA1 3JD

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

LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

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

    • Communication skills
    • Personable
    • Time management skills
    • Hardworking
    • Enthusiastic

    About this company

    The nursery is based at the university centre in Lancaster and is easily assessable via public transport. Parking is available. This nursery is an excellent place to train and learn as you will be with supportive managers and colleagues. This setting looks after children 2 – 4 years old and has an outstanding reputation for providing excellent childcare facilities. You will be with one of Lancaster and Morecambe colleagues trusted employers.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential position within the Nursery for the right candidate

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

    Charlie Helme

    c.helme@lmc.ac.uk

    01524 521483

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000246366.

    Apply now

    Closes in 26 days (Thursday 22 August)

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