Early Years Educator Apprentice at Abbey Green
Midland Road Nursery · Manningham, BD8 8HT
Early years educator (level 3)
Progress your career in childcare with this well-established nursery. Working within an early years setting, you will be supporting the lead practitioner in the classroom. Duties will include supervising and supporting children at all times including trips and out of school activities etc.
The work
- Assist in the management of pupils in the classroom
- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, implementing and maintaining related personal care programmes
- Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils
- Set challenging and demanding expectations whilst promoting self-esteem and encouraging pupils
- Will prepare the classroom to meet activity requirements
- Provide clerical/administrative support
- Monitor child progress
- Promote positive values and attitudes
Applicants should have a level 2 equivalent childcare qualification and/or 12 months work experience in a professional childcare setting.
Training
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- Weekly day release at Shipley College on a Thursday
Training provider: SHIPLEY COLLEGE
What you come out with
The Employer is looking to offer a permanent role on a successful completion of the apprenticeship. The apprentice can consider several career options on completion.
- Room Leader: Take charge of a specific age group or room within a nursery, handling daily planning, staff coordination, and learning standards.
- Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager: Step into operational and leadership duties by gaining supervisory experience.
- Self-Employed Childminder: Register with Ofsted to run your own home-based childcare business.
- Specialist Roles: Focus on a niche area like Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo) or Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4+,A*-C or L2 equivalent
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4+,A*-C or L2 equivalent
- Essential · BTEC Childcare or 12 months work experience Pass
Things to consider
Please ensure you have: Researched the role, the location of the school and Shipley College. A DBS criminal record check and eligibility to work in the UK will be required. All applicants will be asked to submit a current CV and attend an information advice and guidance session.
The employer
Abbey Green Nursery School opened in 1971 and provides education for children aged 2-5 years. We are a designated Early Years Enhanced Provision able to cater for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We have a dedicated staff team who can offer a range of skills, qualities and qualifications to support your child in their learning. Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and very experienced teachers have a range of expertise to help your child reach their full potential.
Workplace
- Abbey Green Nursery School & Children's Centre, Green Lane, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 8HT