Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5.

Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months and will lead to an Advanced Diploma Early Years. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment, and punctuality.

Requirements

• GCSE in English (grade C/4 or above)
• GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above)
• Other relevant qualifications and industry experience are welcomed and can adjust the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Working in a childcare setting with children aged 0-5.
• Completing day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure children's needs, welfare, and education are met.
• Helping children learn numeracy and language skills through games, singing, role-play, and storytelling.
• Liaising with parents and external customers to provide a high level of service.
• Meeting the care needs of individual children, including feeding, nappy changes, and administering medicine.
• Recognising when a child or colleague is at risk of abuse and acting to protect them.
• Applying legislation, policy, and procedure to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of children.
• Applying the principles of risk assessment and management.
• Teaching children to manage risk and maintain safety.
• Using various communication methods, including technology, with other professionals.
• Developing and maintaining effective professional relationships.
• Undertaking the role and responsibilities of a key person.
• Applying theories of attachment to build effective relationships with children.
• Providing sensitive and respectful personal care.
• Advocating for all children's needs, including those requiring SEND or EAL support.
• Promoting and facilitating children's interpersonal communication.
• Supporting children to develop a positive sense of identity and culture.
• Supporting children to understand and respond to their emotions and behaviours.
• Assessing and creating responsive, child-centred environments.
• Creating inclusive and supportive emotional environments.
• Applying strategies to support children's ability to manage change and transition.
• Analysing observation evidence to plan individual learning.
• Facilitating and supporting child-centred opportunities and experiences.
• Providing adult-led opportunities and experiences.
• Reflecting to develop professionally and personally.
• Completing a paediatric first aid qualification.