Summary
This is fantastic opportunity for anyone who has a passion and ambition for working with small children. This job will be very rewarding for those who have a ‘can do’ attitude, are able to work as part of a team and enjoy turning play in to learning.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
The wage is paid term time only pro rata.
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday 8am – 4pm, Wednesday 8am – 4pm/4:30pm (fortnightly staff meeting from 3.30pm - 4.30pm), Thursday at college 7hrs, Friday 8am – 3:30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 28 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
You will be involved in all areas of the nursery, supporting children's learning and development, both indoors and out. You will be working alongside Early Years practitioners to support and later lead learning activities through planned play. You will help to plan and prepare resources for the children and the environment.
Duties will vary but will include:
* Supervising arts and crafts
* Organising group activities
* Working closely with parents and staff members
* Developing creative ideas for learning activities
You will also be expected to work towards the following:
* Setting out the activity rooms
* Reading to the children
* Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
* Helping staff to plan learning activities and complete records
* Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
* Clearing away materials and equipment after sessions
* Taking part in training
* Provide play and learning opportunities and maintain high standards of quality care and educational provision
* To be a role model at all times to children, families, fellow practitioners, students and those from the local community
* End of day duties - you need to ensure final standards within your area
* Ensure preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of your nursery playroom and equipment
* Welcoming environment - ensuring a strict door policy is adhered to and encourage a close relationship with parents
* Constantly ensure the general standards are high
Where you’ll work
Aclet Close
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6PX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
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 required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week
* You will be assigned a Bishop Auckland College assessor who will visit you regularly in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
* Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Working in a nursery environment can be challenging, but very rewarding. The interview will be one full day work trial in the Nursery followed by an interview. The work trials are expected to take place week between 31st March and 9th April 2025.