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Join Welshampton CE Primary School as a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice.
Gain hands-on EYFS experience, support children's learning through purposeful play, develop your practice with Heart of England Training and help every child feel safe, valued and ready to shine.
As an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice at Welshampton CE Primary School, you will support the EYFS team in providing nurturing care and high-quality early education for young children. A typical day will include:
- Planning and supporting engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), including child-initiated and adult-led learning, purposeful play and practical experiences matched to children's individual needs, interests and developmental stages.
- Supporting children's communication, language, early literacy and numeracy development through play, stories, songs, routines and high-quality interactions.
- Helping to create and maintain a safe, inclusive, stimulating and well-organised learning environment, following safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and risk-management procedures.
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues, contributing to a warm, supportive and inclusive school community.
- Observing children, recording progress and using assessment information to help plan next steps and provide personalised support.
- Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, including transitions, independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
- Working professionally as part of the EYFS and wider school team, attending meetings, receiving feedback and participating in ongoing training with Heart of England Training.
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This is a dynamic and rewarding role, giving the apprentice meaningful opportunities to develop as an early years professional while helping children feel safe, secure, curious and ready to learn.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements:
- Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safeguarding checks. The apprentice will work in a school EYFS setting and must follow school policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, health and safety and behaviour.
- The course includes regular HOET educator sessions and assessment through a portfolio/professional discussion and knowledge test.
- First aid is required in line with EYFS requirements.
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Welshampton CE Primary School is a small, nurturing Church of England primary school within the Newhampton CE Schools Federation. We provide a caring, inclusive and ambitious learning environment for children, rooted in Christian values, high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to helping every child shine.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay. It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that a full offer of employment may be available at the end of the apprenticeship. The qualification also supports progression into roles such as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Preschool Practitioner, Reception Class Assistant or Childcare Practitioner, with a longer-term pathway towards Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner.
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