Summary
They now have a fantastic new opportunity for a Level 3 Early Years childcare apprentice to join their team.
Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 17:00 hours.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 February
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Fatima Day Nursery are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Childcare Early Years Apprentice. If you have already completed your Level 2 in Early Years, or can demonstrate your extensive experience working in a nursery setting, then we would love to hear from you.
You'll have a passion for working with children, a desire to learn and grow in the field of childcare, and a commitment to providing a nurturing and educational environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.
As a Childcare Apprentice, you will have the chance to work closely with experienced childcare professionals and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive setting. You will have the opportunity to work with children of different ages, ranging from infants to preschoolers, and contribute to their physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs
* Support children’s social and emotional development through positive interactions and guidance
* Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
* Maintain a clean and organised childcare environment
* Collaborate with colleagues and parents to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
* Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance your knowledge and skills in childcare
What you will bring to the role:
* Genuine interest in working with children and a strong commitment to their well-being
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* High level of patience, empathy, and understanding
* Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced professionals
* Basic knowledge of child development principles is a plus, but not required
What we offer in return:
* A supportive and nurturing work environment
* On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced childcare professionals
* The opportunity to gain recognised qualifications in childcare
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families
Where you’ll work
36 Vicarage Road
Oldbury
B68 8HL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
* Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
* Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
* Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
* Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
* Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
* Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
* Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
* Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
* Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
* Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
* Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
* Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
* Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
* Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
* Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
* Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
* Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
* Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
* Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
* Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
* Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
* Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
* Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
* Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
* Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
* Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
* Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
* Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
* Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
* Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
* Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
* Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
* Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
* Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
* Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
* Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
* Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
* Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
Your training plan
You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.
As you progress through your apprenticeship, your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare.
Training will be a mix of face-to-face and online learning.
You will gain an early year's practitioner qualification with further opportunities for training, development and permanent employment upon completion.
Functional Skills in Maths and English if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Organisation skills
* Attention to detail
* IT skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Initiative
* Patience
* Number skills
Other requirements
The hours of work are Monday to Friday between 08.00-17.00. The pay rate for this role is the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices. Candidates must already hold a EY Level 2 qualification or have extensive previous nursery experience.