Early Years Educator Level-3 Apprenticeship

Realise; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Treasures is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Educator apprentice to work in a small nursery. You will support the room team, deliver care and education to nursery children, and participate in relevant training and meetings.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and progress through the Level 3 apprenticeship with on‑the‑job training and off‑the‑job learning. GCSE Maths/English desirable.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Early Years Education with on‑the‑job training.
• GCSE Maths and English grade 3 or above desirable.
• Meeting personal, social and emotional needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care for nursery children under supervision.
• Attend meetings and training as required by the employer or training provider.
• Contribute to a supportive team and implement confidentiality policies.
• Work towards Level 3 Early Years Educator standards including essential skills.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Good communicator

Willing to learn

Reliable

Hardworking

Idea sharing

Adaptable

Trustworthy

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

GCSE Maths & English

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths/English

Job description

Little Treasures are looking or a dedicated Level 3 early years apprentice to work in a small setting with a wonderful team of practitioners, providing care and education for all children of nursery age. The post is for full time position and you will work closely with the room leader to understand all areas of work. Duties and responsibilities

• College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
• To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
• To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
• To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
• To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider
• To be aware of the nursery's confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
• Team work
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
• To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

Working Week 40 hours a week Monday to Friday

GCSE Maths and English grade 3 and above - Desirable

Personal Qualities Great time keeping and attendance Happy Able to accept instructions Enjoy working as a team. Can work well under pressure Good at meeting deadlines Skills Required Trustworthy Hard working Committed Have and share lots of ideas Fun loving, Good communicator Engage well with children Quick learner Able to report write or willing to learn Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)