Early Years Apprentice
THORNEY ISLAND NURSERY · EMSWORTH, PO10 8DH
Early years educator (level 3)
Are you looking to train in childcare? A friendly, local nursery on Thorney Island, Hampshire is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.
The work
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.
This includes:
- Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
- Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children
- Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
- Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
- Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor
Training
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:
- NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
- Paediatric First Aid
- Training completed via work-based visits at the preschool and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework
Training provider: SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD
What you come out with
- Upon completing the level 3 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity for a full time role and further training
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4 or C and above
- Desired · GCSE L2 Early Years Pass
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4 or C and above
Things to consider
Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.
The employer
We are a Nursery located within Baker Barracks Thorney Island.
Thorney Island Nursery opened in January 2004 having previously operated as a crèche since 1987. The nursery is committee run and mainly serves army personnel and the local community.
We provide term time childcare for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Our nursery operates across two dedicated buildings.
The Baby room is designed for children aged 9 months to 2 years 6 months, this space features a self-contained, astro-turfed garden, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for our youngest attendees.
The Pre-school building caters for children aged from 2 years 6 months up to school age. This larger facility includes a spacious main room, a smaller room for focused activities, a snack room and a generous outdoor garden for various activities.
Workplace
- BAKER BARRACKS, THORNEY ISLAND, EMSWORTH, PO10 8DH