Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Term Time Only
Caterpillars Preschool - ST JOSEPHS PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP LTD · Brighton, BN1 9EN
Early years educator (level 3)
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early years educator qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
The work
- Caring for children: Ensuring children's health and well-being, feeding and changing babies, and supervising meals for older children
- Planning activities: Leading educational games, preparing learning environments, and helping with trips
- Supporting children's development: Supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development, and providing challenging interactions
- Observing and assessing children: Observing children's progress and skills, and keeping records to share with parents
- Communicating with parents: Meeting parents and greeting children in a friendly way, and communicating effectively with parents
- Learning: Participating in classes and workshops, completing tests and assignments, and learning about the industry and best practices
- Attending meetings: Attending team meetings and training
Training
- Online learning and coursework
- Virtual classrooms and webinars
- One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
- Workplace observations and reviews
- Dedicated training time within working hours
- No college attendance required
- Earn while you learn
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Training provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
What you come out with
The Early Years Educator Level 3 is an advanced apprenticeship equivalent to an NVQ 3. You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Things to consider
- You must be a UK resident and have at least 3 years residency in the UK/EU
- If you require a Visa, this must not expire before the apprenticeship end date (up to 24-months)
- GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C (4) or above or able to achieve Level 2 English and maths whilst on programme
This apprentice position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in education while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
Safeguarding Statement.
This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.
As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The employer
Welcome to Caterpillars Preschool, a small friendly setting based within Coldean Primary School in Brighton.
Posted on November 28, 2024
We care for children from 18 months to 3 years when they can transfer to the nursery class in the school. We also offer wraparound care before and after school for children in the nursery class.
Our opening hours are 7.45am to 5.00pm term time only (earlier starts and later finishes subject to demand)
Our previous setting was operating for 19 years and in November 2024 received a ‘Good’ overall OFSTED rating with ‘good’ in all areas.
Workplace
- Coldean Primary School 12 Kenwards, Brighton, BN1 9EN