Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice

Skern Training; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiny Tinkers Nursery in the United Kingdom is offering an Early Years Educator Apprentice position. You will work within a supportive team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children while gaining practical experience and working towards the Early Years Educator qualification.

Key responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging activities, building strong relationships, promoting inclusion, and supporting children's development through play.

Qualifications

• Customer care skills for working with children and families.
• English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent are required.
• Willingness to complete the Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities to promote learning.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Help provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support children's personal care needs as appropriate.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social skills.
• Observe children's development and contribute to records and assessments.
• Support learning through play and encourage curiosity and exploration.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies.
• Communicate with parents and other professionals as directed by senior staff.
• Attend training and complete apprenticeship learning and assessments.

Skills

Customer care skills

Education

English Grade 4/C

Maths Grade 4/C

UK/EU residence last 3 years

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be expected to understand and follow the setting's safeguarding procedures and to promote the welfare and safety of children at all times. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported promptly to the appropriate member of staff.

Person Specification

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).

What We Offer

Full support from experienced early years practitioners.

On-the-job training and mentoring.

Time and support to complete your apprenticeship qualification.

Opportunities to develop practical childcare and early years skills.

A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.

Opportunities for continued development and progression within early years education.

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.

Entry requirements

English Grade 4/C or equivelant

MathsGrade 4/C or equivelant

Lived in UK/EU last 3 years.

Skills required

• Customer care skills

Training to be provided

Early Years Educator Level 3

Things to consider

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

Location

Tiny Tinkers Nursery
Welfare House Lumley New Road, Woodstone Village, Fence Houses
Durham
Durham
United Kingdom
DH4 6DS