Early Years Apprentice — Level 2/3 Practitioner

Bright Little Stars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Apprentice Salary

Staff Lunches

Wellness Programme

Rewards Programme

Mentor System

Paid Training

Job summary

Bright Little Stars offers an Early Years Apprenticeship that lets you study while you work, helping you gain a nationally recognised qualification and start a rewarding career in childcare. You will train toward Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner and complete a 5-week paid trial to find the best fit for you.

You will receive on-the-job training with a dedicated mentor, plus 20% off-the-job learning integrated into your working day and pathways to future opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English or equivalent at level 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out child-initiated and adult-led play activities supporting children's individual needs and interests.
• Provide play activities which encourage numeracy, literacy and language development.
• Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued.
• Carry out observations and use these to understand changing needs of key children.
• Carry out care routines with respect and compassion.
• Work in partnership with professionals, parents and colleagues to meet children's needs.
• Ensure welfare, safety and safeguarding are promoted and report concerns.
• Engage in apprenticeship duties and training days as directed by mentor.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths & English level 1

Job description

Bright Little Stars offers an Early Years Apprenticeship that lets you study while you work, helping you gain a nationally recognised qualification and start a rewarding career in childcare. You will train toward Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner and complete a 5-week paid trial to find the best fit for you.

You will receive on-the-job training with a dedicated mentor, plus 20% off-the-job learning integrated into your working day and pathways to future opportunities within the company.