Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

RGS Landscape and Arbor Care; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative nursery network is seeking passionate individuals to join their team in London. This role focuses on creating meaningful relationships with children and their families while ensuring a safe and thriving environment. You will support children's learning experiences, monitor their progress, and cater to individual needs. With a unique training program that blends virtual and in-person support, you will develop essential skills without the need for traditional college attendance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and modern educational practices, making a significant impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Candidates will receive one-to-one support from an apprenticeship tutor.
• No college attendance required; training integrated into work hours.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful relationships with children, team, and parents.
• Ensure children's well-being in a thriving and safe environment.
• Observe and support activities linked to the EYFS.

Skills

Child Safeguarding

Relationship Building

Observation Skills

Support for Special Dietary Requirements

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Apprenticeship Training

Job description

Kïdo are a network of innovative international nurseries with settings across India, USA, and the UK. We run 12, soon to be 14, Good and Outstanding nurseries in and around London. We fuse the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and combine them with beautiful modern learning spaces and 21st-century technology.

Responsibilities:

• Create meaningful relationships with the children, your team, and parents to provide the best service for our families.
• Ensure that every child's well-being is met by providing a thriving and safe environment.
• Safeguard all children in the setting and act immediately on any child protection concerns.
• Observe, monitor, and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS.
• Regularly assess and record children’s progress and achievements, including activities, served meals, and medication administered.
• Meet the needs of individual children, considering disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories.
• Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery.
• Support and serve food to children, ensuring special dietary requirements are met.

Training and Support:

The programme offers a blended approach, including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks, and online assignments. Candidates are not required to attend college, as off-the-job training hours will be utilized throughout this apprenticeship. The OTJH will be within working hours of employment (e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH; less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH).

You will receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, who will make in-person visits to you at the nursery or schedule online meetings every 5–6 weeks.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, shifts between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm.