Childcare Apprenticeship (level 3)

Childbase Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is offering an apprenticeship opportunity for a Level 3 Early Years Educator. This role involves practical childcare experience with children aged 0-5, supported by regular training and assessor visits. Candidates will work in a nursery environment, required to maintain safety and enhance children's development. Benefits include 23 days of annual leave, a fully-paid enhanced DBS check, and potential career progression.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Fully-paid enhanced DBS check

Occupational health service

Cycle to work scheme

Annual staff conference and awards

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required for apprentices.
• Functional skills in maths/English mandatory if not held.
• Paediatric first aid certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain safe learning environments.
• Work with children to enhance development.
• Adhere to nursery policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Child development understanding

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Attachment theory application

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Functional skills in maths and English

Paediatric first aid qualification

Job description

Overview

Train and work in an early years setting as an apprentice on a Level 3 Early Years Educator programme. The apprenticeship provides practical childcare experience for children aged 0-5 years in a nursery, with structured off-the-job learning time and regular trainer/assessor support.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery; plan and implement opportunities to enhance children's development; complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
• Interact positively with all nursery users; work in partnership with colleagues and parents to meet each child's individual needs while in your care.
• Adhere to nursery routines and policies; seek guidance from the leadership team as required.
• Manage time effectively to submit coursework by deadlines; recognise when a child or 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 procedures to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children (examples include food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
• Apply risk assessment principles in documentation and practice; teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain 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 relationships.
• 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 SEND or EAL support.
• Promote and facilitate children's interpersonal communication; support children to develop a positive sense of identity and culture; help them understand and respond to emotions and make considered choices about behaviour.
• Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences; create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic environments indoors and outdoors.
• Create an inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables children to feel safe, secure, respected and to experience wellbeing; prioritise the individual child's voice.
• Apply strategies to support children's ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
• Analyse observation evidence to plan holistic, individual learning based on 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 experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy; use reflection to develop professionally and personally.
• Recognise and apply attachment theories to develop relationships with children; undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
• Provide sensitive personal care and support for children from birth to 5 years; advocate for SEND and EAL needs; support children's social development and emotional well-being.

Training and Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification; there will be online assessments during shortlisting to determine the appropriate apprenticeship level.
• Appropriate functional skills qualifications in maths and English if not already held on commencement.
• A paediatric first aid qualification.

Apprenticeship Offer and Benefits

• Opportunity to gain practical childcare experience with children aged 0-5 in a nursery.
• Off-the-job learning time within the working week to support studies.
• Support from a childcare trainer/assessor from our in-house academy; regular visits to the nursery for guidance.
• Group training sessions with other apprentices held at our academy; 11 sessions as part of the Level 3 course.
• Permanent contract upon successful qualification; potential progression to Nursery Nurse within the partnership after qualification.
• Benefits including 23 days of annual leave (with buy/sell options), fully-paid enhanced DBS check, meals when at work, occupational health service, cycle to work scheme, and annual staff conference and awards.

Other Requirements

Evidence of NI number and right to work in the UK; photographic ID; access to a computer; UK residency for at least 3 years; ability to travel to training sessions in Newport Pagnell.