Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

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

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment as an Early Years Educator apprentice, where you will engage with children from birth to five years. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification while working alongside experienced practitioners. You will create meaningful relationships with children and their families, fostering a stimulating atmosphere that promotes learning through play. With a focus on safety and development, you'll contribute to a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Qualifications

• Seeking enthusiastic individuals for an Early Years Educator apprenticeship.
• Must be reliable, flexible, creative, and committed to children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EYFS requirements for children's learning and development.
• Plan and supervise child-initiated and adult-led activities.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Creativity

Observation

Responsibility

Trustworthiness

Commitment

Motivation

Education

Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification

Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

Employer: Snapdragons Nursery Keynsham

Type: Full-time

Salary: Annual wage £16,640 a year

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.

What will the apprentice be doing?

In their daily work, Early Years Educators interact with children aged birth to five years and will also gain an understanding of further development from age 5 to 7. The apprentice will be responsible for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

Duties will include:

• You will work as part of a team, planning and supervising child-initiated and adult-led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child.
• You will be supporting children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play.
• You will work collaboratively and build strong relationships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the needs of each child.
• You will be ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times.

Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

What do we need from you?

• Reliable & Flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment.
• Creative & Observant – creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress.
• Responsible & Trustworthy – ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice.
• Committed & Motivated – working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:

• NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE).
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
• Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child:staff ratios.
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We want to help you progress:

Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT, Level 3 Early Years SENCO & Forest School.

About the employer

Snapdragons opened in January 1998 in a farmhouse in Atworth, in response to local demand for high-quality full daycare. It developed an excellent local reputation and has since expanded into Bath, Bristol and other sites in Wiltshire. Snapdragons is a family-run business that can react quickly to local needs but, more importantly, can respond personally to the families that it serves. Find out more about our ethos and values on our website: Snapdragons Nursery.