Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Summary

Join Twinkle Totz – a warm, welcoming, and fast-growing nursery where you’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence, and be part of a passionate team. It’s the perfect place to start your childcare career. You will be working at our nursery whilst completing your Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

6

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist in the planning of appropriate experiences for children, in line with the nursery policy on the curriculum, to meet the learning and development requirements of the EYFS statutory framework and Every Child Matters agenda
Assist in providing effective liaison with parents on a day-to-day basis regarding the welfare, learning and development of the children in the nursery
To complete specific childcare tasks such as washing, changing nappies, assisting in feeding etc. where necessary
To ensure the Setting is a high-quality environment, meeting the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
Be prepared to undertake any other appropriate ad-hoc duties as required, including working at other Twinkle Totz settings
To ensure that the needs of the child are met at all times, which may include cooking, cleaning and changing nappies

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Twinkle Totz Day Nursery Ltd, Monza House Vanwall Rd,, Maidenhead, SL6 4UB
97 SUSSEX PLACE, SLOUGH, SL1 1NN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
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

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This role involves physical activity, including setting up the garden, moving furniture, and preparing learning areas. You should be fit, in good health, and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. A positive, flexible attitude is important in our busy nursery environment. 18 years old and above applications please.

About this company

Twinkle Totz Day Nursery Ltd is a family-run childcare provider established in 2005, offering high-quality early years education across West London and Berkshire. With multiple locations, including Northolt and Maidenhead, the nursery is dedicated to creating a nurturing and enriching environment where children can develop the skills and confidence they need for their future educational journeys. Their curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a balanced approach to learning that covers all areas of development. Twinkle Totz is proud to be an active member of the local community, collaborating with local organisations and participating in community events to enrich children's experiences and foster a sense of belonging.

After this apprenticeship

We aim to invest in your future. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, we would look to offer you a permanent full-time role at Twinkle Totz Day Nursery, with continued professional development and opportunities to progress to a higher-level qualification or leadership role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Priya Gill

Priya.gill@windsor-forest.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323225.

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