Early Years Apprenticeship - Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited

Best Practice Network Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Ipswich is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to undertake training as an Early Years Educator. This role involves creating meaningful relationships with children and ensuring their wellbeing. You will work 30-36 hours a week while gaining hands-on experience, with opportunities for continued employment post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable.
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful relationships with the children, team, and parents.
• Ensure every child's wellbeing and a safe environment.
• Observe and support learning activities linked to EYFS.
• Meet individual children's needs considering disabilities and cultures.
• Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English Language (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

Job description

Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Annual wage
£14,133.60 a year

Training course
Early years educator

Hours
We are open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. The position will be in our Toddler room (2.5 years - 3.3 years) 30-36 hours per week 4 x 12-6pm + 1 8am-5.30pm or 4 x 8am - 5.30pm.
36 hours a week

Duration
18 Months

Positions available
1

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
• You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
• Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
• Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
• You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
• Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served, and medication administered
• Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
• Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
• Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are always met

Where you’ll work
901 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, IP4 4NX

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
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Your training course
Early years educator

Your training plan
• The program offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
• We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
• Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
• These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
• You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
• Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

More training information
• Best Practice Network is one of the UK’s leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals.
• We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education.
• We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people.

Requirements
Desired qualifications
• GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills
• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

About this company
We are an independent nursery, catering for up to 86 children each day. We have many long standing staff, who create a family feel for the children in their care and we are focused on providing individualised care for each child.
www.ipk901.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship
Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.