Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Working as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting, safeguarding children and ensuring health and safety, etc. You will receive a Level 3 qualification.

Requirements

• GCSE in: English (grade 4)
• GCSE in: Maths (grade 4)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Willingness to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Patience and empathy
• Passion to develop children's learning
• Ability to commit to the hours and length of the apprenticeship
• Share any other relevant qualifications and industry experience (apprenticeship can be adjusted)

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a highly motivated team dedicated to providing a high standard of holistic care and development for all children attending the setting
• Gain a good knowledge of the policies and procedures within the nursery for safeguarding children and health and safety, etc.
• Work within current guidelines and legislation regarding the care and education of young children
• Work towards gaining the standard required under the Level 3 Child Care qualification
• Contribute to ensuring that mandatory paperwork (accident, incident, health and safety lists, risk assessments, medicine logs) is being completed in line with nursery procedures
• Ensure that practice within the area of responsibility is consistent with the standards laid down in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Work with qualified room staff to create and maintain a stimulating and challenging environment which meets the diverse needs of all children attending
• With the support and guidance of qualified staff, create and maintain a stimulating outdoor area supporting all areas of learning
• With the support and guidance of qualified room staff, ensure development reviews are being completed in line with the statutory requirement, following the transition procedures set out by room leaders
• Liaise and engage with parents who access the nursery, to provide advice and support and answer questions in line with the settings
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of Key Person
• Develop personal skills and practice within the EYFS framework and standards
• Undertake any professional development as identified during performance monitoring at staff supervisions