Early Years Apprenticeship

ELLESMERE CHILDREN'S CENTRE; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellesmere Children’s Centre in Sheffield is seeking a motivated Level 3 Early Years Apprentice. You will develop key-worker skills while supporting learning and working alongside qualified practitioners in a busy nursery.

You will focus on on-the-job learning, completing the Level 3 apprenticeship and progressing to roles such as Room Leader or Manager on the path to a career in early years education.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• Desirable Early Years practitioner/childcare qualification (level 2).

Responsibilities

• Support children’s development in line with the EYFS.
• Assist with observations and learning records.
• Support daily routines, activities and transitions.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4

Desired - Early Years practitioner - childcare - 2

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for a motivated Level 3 Early Years Apprentice who is ready to develop their skills and take on increasing responsibility within the nursery.

You will work closely with qualified practitioners, support children’s learning and begin developing key-worker skills as part of your training.

About the Employer

Here at Ellesmere Children’s Centre, we strive to provide award winning, Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING childcare in the Burngreave area of Sheffield.

We are led by a dynamic committee of volunteers. The centre has a culturally diverse, competent, multilingual staff team. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child who walks through our door feels a part of “our” wider family environment.

It is our hope that each child is able to flourish to their individual but full potential. We feel that good play experiences are key to engaging into the many facets of the world.As part of our ethos we encourage all children, staff and any users of the centre to;

Respect Others
Understand Others
Enjoy Difference
Embrace life which is all around us.

We are a non-for-profit, charitable organisation which remains focused by ensuring all children who attend the centre receive the care and education required to support their unique potential.

What You'll Do

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Support children’s development in line with the EYFS
• Assist with observations and learning records
• Support daily routines, activities and transitions
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Work in partnership with colleagues and parents

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience with children (preferred)
• Commitment to completing the Level 3 qualification
• Passion for early years education
• Team player with a nurturing approach
• Understanding of safeguarding (training provided)

Training Outcome

Once Qualified as An Early Years Educator you could progress to:

Room Leader

Manager L5

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4
• Desired - Early Years practitioner - childcare - 2

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: you will work full time min of 30 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED