Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

LMP Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Yeovil is seeking an aspiring Early Years Educator to provide high-quality teaching in a supportive environment. The role involves coordinating nursery staff and fostering relationships with children. This position allows the educator to gain a level 3 qualification while working 30 hours a week at the apprenticeship wage. Opportunities for wage increase to National Minimum Wage are available after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English A-C (4-9) or equivalent.
• Desired: Early Years / Childcare level 2.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality teaching in a safe environment.
• Promote nursery philosophy to improve teaching and learning.
• Communicate that all children are valued.
• Build positive relationships with all children.
• Coordinate nursery staff effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Keen eye for detail

Relationship building

Team working

Eagerness to learn

Education

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent

Early Years / Childcare level 2

Job description

Reckleford Infant and Nursery School are looking for an aspiring Early Years Educator to join their busy team. Your role will include ensuring that all children receive high quality teaching in a safe and inspiring environment and are happy and valued while they are in the nursery. This is a great opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification whilst obtaining valuable experience.

Working week

Monday to Friday
9:00-15:00 with 30 minutes lunch
30 hours per week total

Wage

£7.55 per hour (National Apprenticeship wage)
Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification

Early Years Educator level 3
Duration: 18 Months
Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes with colleagues the philosophy of the nursery and school with the aim of improving teaching, learning and outcomes.
• Ability to communicate to all children that they are liked and valued within their nursery and school.
• A commitment to developing school ethos and aspirations to encourage the best from every child.
• Ability to coordinate nursery staff linked to the nursery.
• Empathy with children.
• Ability to liaise with parents, build working relationships and communicate high expectations.
• Be organised, able to prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively.
• To build positive relationships with all children.
• Have a positive view to all protected characteristics.
• To understand the potential causes and the most effective support for challenging behaviours.
• To perform intimate care with respect and safety at all times.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that any permanent changes shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms following consultation with the recognised Trade Unions.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Communication skills.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Relationship building.
• Team working.
• Eagerness to learn.

Education and Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent - Essential.

Early Years / Childcare level 2 - Desired.

About the employer

Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a small and successful school on the East side of Yeovil offering places to children from the age of 2 to 7 years. We have a newly expanded Nursery with three rooms catering for children aged 2-4 years as well as three classes.

Experience

Junior IC.

Additional Information

Employment Type: Trainee.
Experience: years.
Vacancy: 1.