Early Years Educator Apprenticeship level 3

Little Bears Day Nursery are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team who is also passionate about early years. This role involves working directly with children. As an apprentice, the individual will be gaining practical experience while also studying to achieve a formal qualification in early years education.

Please note; Little Bears Day nursery are looking for a candidate with a level 2 in Early Years or Childcare. If you do not have this, you will not be considered for the apprenticeship. 

Working week 

Monday – Friday

7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm

42 hours per week

Wage 

£8.00 per hour

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification 

Early Years Educator level 3

Duration 18 months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and responsibilities 

As an Early Years Apprentice, the role is to support the learning, development and care of young children, typically aged from birth to 5 years.

The primary goal is to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours necessary to provide high-quality care and education to the children in our nursery. Your day to day duties will include:

• Providing care to the children; feeding, nappy changing & toileting
• Liaising with parents, family members and carers
• Planning and preparing activities
• Supporting and guidance for the children to learn and develop
• Safeguarding children at all times
• Keeping records up to date

Key skills and attributes 

• Passion for working with young children and a desire to pursue a career in early years education.
• Basic understanding of child development and the needs of young children.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with others.
• Commitment to completing the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized.

Education and Qualification 

English and Maths at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent - Essential

Early years level 2 qualification - Essential

About the employer

We are a small setting based in an attractive and sizable farmhouse that is open 51 weeks of the year. Our primary goal is to be the first choice for families requiring professional childcare and early years education, providing the highest quality care that is both accessible and affordable for families throughout Milton Keynes. Little Bears differentiates itself by a passionate attention to detail in everything that we do.

https://www.littlebearsnurserymk.co.uk/

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