Planning and delivering a curriculum through play and educational activities. Supervising and leading others in the early years setting.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for children
• Supporting and guiding children's learning and development
• Working with families to support the child's progress
• Supervising and leading others in the early years setting

Requirements

• GCSE in English (grade 4)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
• Enhanced DBS check with no unspent convictions
• Patience, Empathy and understanding
• 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

Benefits

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
• Opportunity to progress to Room Leader, Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5, or Deputy Manager

Application Process

• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training.
• You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
• Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
• Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
• Training schedule:
  • On-the-Job Training: You will work in an early year's setting, applying what you are learning in a practical environment.
  • Off-the-Job Study: You will undertake formal study through a college or training provider to gain the required knowledge.
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA): At the end of the apprenticeship, you will undergo an assessment to demonstrate your competence. This typically includes:
    • Professional Discussion: A discussion with an assessor, supported by a portfolio of evidence from your work
    • Knowledge Test: An assessment to test your theoretical knowledge
    • Practical Observation: An observation of your work with children
• More training information:
  • Attend monthly virtual masterclasses with other students doing the same apprenticeship and the skills coach
  • Off the job training
  • Assignments set that have to be recorded

About Kingsway

At the heart of our setting is a nurturing and stimulating environment, thoughtfully designed to support each child’s growth and development from infancy through to school age. We are committed to fostering confident, curious, and independent learners by providing enriching experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning.Our main focus is your child. All children have different individual needs and we work together with parents to ensure the very best outcomes for each child. We combine different teaching methods from across the globe to provide a tailored approach to encourage independent and confident learners.We provide a warm and fun setting for the children in our care.