Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - WHEELOCK PRE-SCHOOL

Best Practice Network Limited; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education training provider in Ontario is offering an Early Years Educator apprenticeship. This role involves providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5, supporting their development through various activities. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and be enthusiastic about working with children. The apprenticeship lasts up to 24 months, with hours ranging from 18 to 24 per week, and pays from £15,704 per year.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths desirable.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be shared.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children aged 0-5.
• Support children's development with activities.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Plan and implement a curriculum.
• Establish relationships with children and parents.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Promote positive behaviour and development.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist in daily routines.
• Participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English Language (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You\'ll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Training course: Early years educator

Duration: Up to 24 Months depending how many hours you work.

What you’ll do at work

• Provide high-quality care and early years education to children aged 0-5.
• Support children’s development through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
• Observe, assess, and document children\'s progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Work closely with the team to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure that children are safe, and their well-being is always a priority.
• Promote and encourage positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional development.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Support with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changes, and nap times.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Working week details

Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 18-24 hours

Where you will work

Hancock Hall, Sandbach CW11 3RT

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

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Your training plan

The program offers a blended approach, including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments. We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio. Candidates are not required to attend college.

Instead, this will include off-the-job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship. These OTJH will be within working hours of employment - e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH. Less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH. You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, who will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5–6 weeks.

Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard. Training will include paediatric first aid qualification.

More training information

About Best Practice Network

Best Practice Network is one of the UK’s leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals. We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
• 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
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Note: safeguarding statement and disclosure information are included below. This authority/organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ANY JOB OFFER IS SUBJECT TO suitable DBS and references.

Safeguarding statement

This authority/organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ANY JOB OFFER IS SUBJECT TO suitable DBS and References.

After this apprenticeship

Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.

Job Types

Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay

From £15,704.00 per year