Early Years Apprenticeship Level 3

This apprenticeship is a 13-month program designed to provide hands-on experience in a childcare setting, with support from an assessor and a nursery mentor. Success in this role requires dedication, commitment, and punctuality. This apprenticeship offers potential for various future roles within the childcare sector.

Requirements

• GCSEs in English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
• Dedication, commitment, and punctuality
• Flexibility to meet business needs
• Willingness to learn on the job

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of childcare provision
• Providing a range of engaging and educational activities for children
• Assisting in meeting OFSTED requirements
• Being a supportive team player
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities appropriate for children's ages
• Upholding equal opportunity principles in service delivery
• Supporting children's learning and development
• Assisting children with their self-help needs
• Demonstrating creativity and enthusiasm
• Adhering to safeguarding rules and regulations
• Working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and a first aid qualification
• Undertaking the role and responsibilities of a key person
• Providing sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years
• Advocating for all children's needs, including those with SEND or EAL support
• Promoting children's interpersonal communication skills
• Supporting children's development of a positive sense of identity and culture
• Helping children understand and manage their emotions and behaviours
• Assessing and creating effective, inclusive, child-centred environments (both physical and emotional)
• Applying strategies to support children through change and transition
• Analysing observations to plan individualized learning
• Facilitating child-centred and adult-led learning opportunities
• Reflecting on professional and personal development