Early Years Educator Apprentice

Realise; Buckden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Day Nursery in Buckden is delighted to offer an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team as an Early Years Apprentice. In this role, you will receive on-the-job training and work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Responsibilities include assisting in high-quality care, planning educational activities, and maintaining a safe environment. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and support with training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary - Up to £12.21 an hour

24 days annual leave plus paid birthday off

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Progression plans for all staff

Qualifications

• Working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours in early childhood education.
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

Responsibilities

• Assist team in compliance, care and education for children.
• Plan to ensure high quality learning and development for children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Observe, assess and plan activities linked to children's needs.

Job description

Overview

Buckden Day Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. During your apprenticeship you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
• Contribute ideas to planning to ensure children receive high quality learning and development.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children\'s specific needs and requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.
• Meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
• Work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion.
• Observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which link to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Qualifications and Training

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• Disability Confident

Disability Confidence

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the relevant government page.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - Up to £12.21 an hour dependant on age and experience
• Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays. Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
• Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
• Lunch provided
• Uniform provided
• Progression plans for all staff
• Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.
• All perks are pro-rota for part-time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Work Arrangement

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.