Early Years Practitioner - Apprenticeship Academy

jobs24.co.uk; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Early Years Practitioners. You will be studying towards a Level 3 Early Years Qualification while providing a nurturing environment for children up to age 5. This role involves engaging in interactive play, communicating with parents, and ensuring child welfare. With a commitment to your professional development, you will have access to tailored programs and the opportunity to step into a Room Leader position. If you are passionate about making learning fun and engaging, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with parents about their child's activities.
• Engaging in interactive play and promoting child welfare.

Skills

Empathy

Active Listening

Trustworthiness

Excellent Communication

Education

GCSE English Grade C / Level 4

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Benefits:

• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

What you'll be doing:

Studying towards a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, you'll be part of a team looking after babies and children up to the age of 5, providing a nurturing environment where children can learn through play. Responsibilities will include:

• Communicating with parents daily on their child's activities and logging their progress
• Engaging in interactive play, reading, and other activities aligned to the learning curriculum
• Promoting and ensuring child welfare and protection whilst always following health and safety policies and procedures
• Managing your own time to complete required coursework and meet deadlines

Gain your qualification in as little as 8 months. You will be guaranteed a Qualified Early Years Practitioner position with us, with a strong desire to strive towards completing your Apprenticeship.

Minimum Requirements:

• English qualification GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging
• Good relationship building skills, e.g., empathy, active listening, trustworthy
• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken