Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Little Learner's Nursery & Preschool - Lifeline Projects 

About the employer

Characterised by renewed hope, developed confidence and improved skills, the programmes that we offer give people the chance to grow, expand their horizons, and become agents of change in their own community. We focus on empowering and enhancing the lives of those people most isolated and vulnerable, building their confidence and helping them to learn new skills, so that they may fully live their lives and become a part of their community.

About the Role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, 40 hours per week


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: 1 Ambleside Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES


• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Early Years Educator


• Duration: 18 months 

Overview of the role: 

To be trained to achieve the position of a Nursery Practitioner and to assist the Room Leader in all areas of daily tasks. To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Receive in-house training with online course work and regular supervisions from a nominated training provider, attending college where applicable. Apprenticeships are for one year and all work, including Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT (unless the candidate holds GCSE in these subjects grade C or above) are expected to be completed within this time frame.
  


• Attend team meetings and all out of hour’s activities.


• Support all staff and engage in the team.
  


• Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
  


• Assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.


• Ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.


• Keep rooms clean and tidy and ensure children’s folders are kept up to date.
  


• Provide adult interaction with children in the nursery and offer stimulating and varied activities.
  


• Be aware of the Nursery’s policies and procedures drawing particular attention to confidentiality and safeguarding.


• Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery.
  


• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time to time.
  


• Understand that as part of the training you may be required to move to other parts of the nursery.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification across a total duration of 18 months!


• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/ 


• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release


• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

Candidate Requirements

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Ability to communicate clearly and simply both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to demonstrate verbal reasoning and listening skills.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.


• Be able to work independently using your own initiative as well as within a team.


• Ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and organisations.


• Good IT skills with direct experience of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook


• Ability to identify and deal with problems and to know when to refer on.


• Ability to provide 2 x satisfactory references 

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) - Essential


• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4)  - Essential
  


• NNEB / CACHE, BTEC or NVQ in Childcare at Level 2 - Essential 

Experience Required:

• Some professional experience in childcare - Preferred 

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.


• You will be required to complete an application form as part of the Nursery's safer recruitment process


• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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