Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

Skerntrainingandskills; Rugby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Rugby is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator Apprentice to join their friendly team. The role involves caring for children, ensuring their safety, and supporting their development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for working with young children. This apprenticeship offers training and the potential for permanent employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of child development.
• Must have an understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Be a key person for a small group of children.
• Follow all policies and procedures to ensure high standards.

Skills

Customer care skills

Creative

Initiative

Education

NNEB/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE level 4 (C) or above in English and Maths

Job description

We are a small local nursery based in Rugby, providing high quality care for children aged from 2 years to school age. We support families in nurturing children who are happy, confident, inquisitve and enthusiastic about life and the experiences they encounter.

We now have a fantastic opportunity to join the Humpty Dumpty Nursery, located in the heart of Bilton Village, situated within the grounds of Bilton Infant school. Children thoroughly enjoy nursery life and alongside their parents & carers and they contribute to the friendly, community atmosphere that they are proud to have developed since opening over 25 years ago.

Humpty Dumpty Nursery are looking for a new member to join their small, friendly and experienced team. If you hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification and/or have previous nursery experience we would love to hear from you.

The role will include being a key person for a small group of children. You will be expected to have a good understanding of safeguarding and will need to follow all policies and procedures, to ensure standards are kept to a high level.

The ideal candidate will need the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• clear understanding of child development
• trustworthy
• kind, gentle and patient
• an understanding of the EYFS
• can interact with children, follow their lead but know when adult input is appropriate
• the ability to drink pretend tea and eat pretend pizza multiple times a day
• to always warmly welcome children and families into the setting

Hours of work :Hours Mon - Fri 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on a rota basis, 25 hours per week

Pay rate : National Minimum Wage for Apprentices : £7.55 per hour.

Entry requirements

Candidates will already hold NNEB/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or have knowledge of the Early Years foundations.

GCSE level 4 (C) or above in English and Maths.

Must have an understanding of safeguarding.

Skills required

• Customer care skills
• Creative
• Initiative

Training to be Provided

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Level 3

You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.

As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare.

Things to consider

This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved.Do you have the relevant prior Early Years qualification, knowledge or working experience in childcare?If you are a successful candidate, an enhanced DBS check will be completed.

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of your level 3 apprenticeship there will be the opportunity for permanent employment.

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Location

Humpty Dumpty Nursery Ltd
Humpty Dumpty Nursery, Magnet Lane,
Rugby,
Warwickshire,England.
CV22 7NH

At a Glance

Working Week:
Mon - Fri 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on a rota basis

Duration:
18 Months

Possible Start Date:
02/06/2025

Application Close Date:
31/05/2025

Apprenticeship Standard:
Early years educator (Level 3)