Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Hatching Dragons; London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London is offering an apprenticeship in Early Years Education. This 14-month program provides the opportunity to develop into a Level 3 Educator, with pathways to various roles in childcare. Apprentices will engage in hands-on tasks, support children's learning, and receive training to enhance their skills in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice must be flexible, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years Education.
• Completing a qualification in Paediatric First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of childcare provision and provide stimulating activities.
• Assist in meeting OFSTED requirements and follow Safeguarding regulations.
• Engage with children’s learning and self-help needs.

Skills

Team Player

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Advanced Diploma in Early Years Education

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensure children learn while having fun.
• Assisting in meeting OFSTED requirements.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately.
• Taking responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following Safeguarding rules and regulations.

Career Development Opportunities:

• Developing into a Level 3 Educator, with the potential for a permanent position upon successful completion.
• Applying for roles such as Room Leader, management training, or progressing into primary education, paediatric nursing, or ongoing development within the nursery setting.
• Engaging in a variety of childcare tasks to ensure children’s needs, welfare, and education are met.
• Liaising with external customers and parents to provide high-quality service.
• Creating innovative activities to engage children.
• Supporting personal care, hygiene, and health of children.
• Following the EYFS framework.
• Conducting handovers with parents in the morning and afternoon.

Apprenticeship Details:

• Working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years Education.
• The apprenticeship lasts 14 months, supported by a dedicated assessor, mentor, and nursery staff.
• Requires dedication, commitment, and punctuality.
• Provides pathways to various future roles within the childcare sector.
• Training takes place at the workplace.
• Attending online training with your assessor once a week for the first 8 weeks, with the rest of the time spent working in the nursery.
• Completing a qualification in Paediatric First Aid.

Additional Requirements:

The apprentice must be flexible to meet the needs of the business, punctual, and able to work as part of a team using initiative. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with shifts to be confirmed.