Early Years Apprentice Level 3

Millcraft Systems Inc.; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Edyta's Little Explorers in Tees Valley is seeking a Modern Apprentice to start a career in Early Years. This Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship offers hands-on experience under experienced childcare professionals while you earn and learn.

You do not need previous experience; GCSE English and Maths are preferred but can be achieved during the apprenticeship. Working Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm with additional hours available.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• GCSE English and Maths preferred but can be obtained during apprenticeship.
• Willingness to engage with children and maintain a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Caring for and supervising children.
• Creating a fun, stimulating environment.
• Planning activities to support learning and growth.
• Observing children and planning next steps.
• Preparing snacks for children.
• Before/After school care duties.

Skills

Willing to learn

Responsible

Good time keeper

Education

GCSE English and Maths (preferred)

Job description

Working Week: 40 hours - Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm (Extra hours available)

Company: Edyta's Little Explorers

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Are you ready to start your career in Early Years? Edyta's Little Explorers is a registered Childminding setting (rated Good at Ofsted), run by Edyta - an experienced, highly qualified childminder with a real focus on providing a safe, secure and homely environment where the children can learn and develop.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our setting . You will gain hands‑on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment

Job Duties:

• Caring and supervising children
• Creating a fun stimulating environment
• Planning activities that will help them learn and grow
• Observing children and planning next steps
• Preparing snack
• Before/After school care

Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm (Extra hours available)

Qualifications required

• Applicant does not need any previous experience in early years.
• It would be preferred they had GCSE English and maths but this can also be achieved as part of the apprenticeship
• Playful and willing to drink a mud tea a few times during the day and someone who is not scared to touch a snail or roar like a dinosaur. Should have a caring quality about them.

Skills required

• Applicant does not need any previous experience in early years but should be willing and eager to learn.
• Applicant needs to be responsible and a good time keeper

Future Prospects

Possibility of completing the Level 3 apprenticeship

Future Prospects

Possibility of completing the Level 3 apprenticeship

Other Information

No work in August or half terms. This setting also provides before and after school care.

Other Information

No work in August or half terms. This setting also provides before and after school care.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.