Early Years Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned pre-school in Bristol seeks an Early Years Apprentice to support the childcare team in providing high-quality learning experiences for children aged 0-5. Responsibilities include motivating children's learning, maintaining safety standards, and implementing the EYFS curriculum. The position requires excellent communication, creativity, and organizational skills. Candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS check and a current Paediatric First Aid certification. Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent role within the nursery.

Qualifications

• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• Current Paediatric First Aid
• Knowledge and experience of EYFS
• Demonstrate a caring, safe and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care of children aged 0 – 5 years
• Support the Childcare Lead and staff team
• Ensure health and safety of all children and staff
• Liaise with and support parents/carers.
• Implement and review the EYFS curriculum.
• Record written observations of children's learning.
• Support the Childcare Lead and staff team.
• Uphold health and safety for children and staff.
• Comply with OFSTED and preschool policies.
• Create a stimulating and high-quality care setting.

Skills

Motivating and inspiring children

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability and honesty

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Creativity and imagination

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Job description

We are looking for an apprentice who shares our passion for Early Years to join our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

40 hours per week including study time. Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.
40 hours a week

Monday 03 August

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

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

Purpose of Job:

Responsible as an Early Years Apprentice for 0 – 5 year olds
Report directly to the Childcare Lead

Main Duties: Operational, in line with training:

• Motivate and stimulate children’s learning and development
• Provide care and offer an appropriate level of support to children, providing them with a secure and stimulating environment
• Organise and make imaginative use of learning resources
• Liaise and support parent/carers of children
• Implement and review the curriculum within the EYFS
• Record written observations on children’s Learning

Personnel, in line with training:

• Effectively supporting the Childcare Lead and staff team

Health and Safety

• Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are maintained, acting appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of the children is paramount at all times

General

• Comply with all OFSTED requirements
• Implement policies and procedures of the Pre-school
• Develop the Pre-school free from prejudice and without discrimination in line with equal opportunities and current legislation
• Create a stimulating and happy learning environment
• Develop and maintain the Pre-school high standard of care in line with Best Practice

Requirements:

• Motivate and inspire children
• Plan and schedule own work and prioritise
• Be creative and imaginative whilst creating a stimulating environment
• Work as a team member
• Strong organisational skills
• Reliability and honesty
• A good standard of personal presentation
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written
• Tact, discretion and respect confidentiality
• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• Current Paediatric First Aid
• Knowledge and experience of EYFS

Where you’ll work

60 FALCONDALE ROAD
BRISTOL
BS9 3JY

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

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

• Will require to have Enhanced DBS check

About this company

We are a family owned pre-school in Westbury on Trym. We have served the area for over 30 years and have a well-established reputation with an experienced and supportive staff team.

After this apprenticeship

Permanent full-time position within the nursery on completion of apprenticeship.