Early Years Educator Apprentice

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

Job summary

A respected childcare provider in Coton is excited to welcome an Early Years Apprentice to their team. The apprentice will receive on-the-job training, assist with daily nursery operations, and ensure a safe and engaging environment for children's growth. Key qualifications include working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator standard, along with necessary first aid qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, progression plans, and supportive benefits to all staff.

Benefits

Competitive Salary – Up to £12.21 an hour

24 days annual leave plus paid birthday off

Lunch provided

Uniform provided

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.
• Knowledge of child development and early education practices.
• Ability to collaborate with team members for the best care.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in providing compliance and care for children.
• Manage daily operations of the nursery effectively.
• Support planning and ensure high-quality learning and development.

Skills

Working towards Level 3 Early Years Educator standard

Knowledge of child development

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

Coton 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. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery. During your apprenticeship you will be required to assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of 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, and always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements. You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion and observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children.
• Effectively manage daily operations of the nursery.
• Contribute ideas to planning ensuring 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.
• Always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
• Support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion.
• Observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities linked to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Qualifications

• 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.
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Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Up to £12.21 an hour dependent 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.