Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice

Skern Training; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Aycliffe Day Nursery in Newton Aycliffe, UK is seeking an Early Years Educator Apprentice to join a supportive team. You will gain practical experience while working towards an Early Years Educator qualification and supporting children's learning through play and daily routines.

Assist with personal care, promote independence, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practices within a welcoming environment. Train and progress within Early Years Education.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with young children and supporting their learning and development
• Caring, patient and positive approach
• Good communication and listening skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Willingness to complete the required apprenticeship training and qualification
• Previous experience working with children (employment, volunteering, school placement or childcare)
• Interest in child development, education or early years practice
• Basic understanding of the EYFS

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.
• Support children's learning and development through play and planned activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Assist with maintaining clean, organized indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and behaviour policies.
• Communicate with parents/carers and other professionals as directed by senior staff.
• Attend training and complete apprenticeship learning and assessments.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development and respond to feedback.

Job description

• Aycliffe Day Nursery, Morrison Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4QZ

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work as part of a supportive early years team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. You will gain practical experience while working towards your Early Years Educator qualification.

You will support children's learning and development through play, planned activities and everyday routines, while developing your knowledge and skills under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

Description

As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work as part of a supportive early years team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children. You will gain practical experience while working towards your Early Years Educator qualification.

Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.

Build positive, caring and respectful relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.

Help provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.

Support children's personal care needs, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing and mealtimes, where appropriate.

Encourage children's independence, confidence and social skills.

Observe children's interests, development and progress and contribute to appropriate records and assessments.

Support children's learning through play and encourage curiosity, creativity and exploration.

Follow the setting's safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and behaviour policies.

Work effectively as part of the nursery team and contribute to maintaining a positive environment.

Assist with maintaining clean, organised and welcoming indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Communicate appropriately with parents/carers and other professionals as directed by senior staff.

Attend training and complete all required apprenticeship learning and assessments.

Take responsibility for your own professional development and respond positively to feedback.

Entry requirements

A genuine interest in working with young children and supporting their learning and development.

A caring, patient and positive approach.

Good communication and listening skills.

Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Reliable, responsible and punctual.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Willingness to complete the required apprenticeship training and qualification.

Previous experience working with children, through employment, volunteering, school placement or childcare.

An interest in child development, education or early years practice.

Basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Skills required

• Customer care skills

Training to be provided

During the apprenticeship, you will develop knowledge and practical skills in areas including:

Child development and early years education.

Supporting children's physical, emotional and social development.

Planning and delivering activities through play.

Observation, assessment and supporting children's individual needs.

Safeguarding and child protection.

Health, safety, hygiene and wellbeing.

Working with parents, carers and colleagues.

Inclusive practice and supporting children with different needs.

Professional practice within an early years setting.

This role is subject to the appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks.

Opportunities for continued development and progression within Early Years Education.