Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Single Steps Nursery

About the employer

Single Steps Nursery is a well-established early years setting based in the GU33 postcode area, dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education for children from birth to five years old. Our aim is to create a warm, safe, caring, and stimulating environment where every child is supported to learn, grow and reach their full potential.

About the Role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, hours to be discussed at interview 


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: 71 Station Road, Liss, GU33 7AD


• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Early Years Educator


• Duration: 18 months 

Overview of the role: 

As an Early Years Apprentice at Single Steps Nursery, you’ll be supported to gain hands-on experience working with young children (typically from birth to around 5 years old). You’ll learn through doing, under the guidance of experienced practitioners, while also working towards a recognised childcare qualification. The apprenticeship helps you develop the skills needed to support children’s learning, development and well-being in a safe, caring, inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities: 

• Assist in creating a warm, nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children.


• Support day-to-day care: feeding, changing nappies, toileting, personal hygiene, helping at mealtimes and rest times.


• Work alongside a “key person” to help a small group of children, observing and recording their development and progress.


• Help plan, prepare, and deliver activities that promote learning through play, both indoors and outdoors, according to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).


• Maintain health, safety, hygiene and safeguarding standards in the nursery.


• Interact with children to support their emotional, social, physical and educational development — encouraging language, creativity, independence.


• Liaise with parents/carers to give feedback and share observations about children’s progress and well-being.


• Work as part of a team, supporting other staff and participating in meetings or training.

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:

• A caring, patient and positive nature.


• Good communication skills (with children, colleagues, parents).


• Reliable, punctual, willing to work flexibly as required.


• Ability to follow instructions, self-motivate, observe, reflect and learn.


• Commitment to childcare, enthusiasm for working with young children
  

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) - Essential


• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4)  - Essential

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.


• 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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