Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Cute Kids Montessori Nursery School · Location to be confirmed
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 the playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
The work
- Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
- Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds
- Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers
- Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager
- Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information
- Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge
- Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship
- Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs
- Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting
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
- 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
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Language 4
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
- Closed for Christmas yearly and allowing staff to celebrate Christmas / New Year with loved ones for 7 working days, excluding bank holidays. (Staff's annual leave is used if they wish to cover these holidays)
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in helping staff to achieve their qualifications at the end of their agreement with us
The employer
There is a sense of warmth when you come into our secured nursery school. Trust is our motto between our nursery staff and the parents. We maintain ratios in line with Ofsted Standard. Our primary consideration in the day to day running of our services is your child’s safety and security. We have established safety measures to respond to emergencies and refer cases beyond our control to other professionals with your expressed permission and consent. Our classrooms have high-quality, educational, hands-on Montessori materials. In this safe and nurturing environment, learning and growth are free to blossom with independence and freedom within limits and a sense of order.