Vacancy Details

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3


Employer: Little Green Rascals
Location: Dunnington
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,296.00 per year

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the gap and increase the life chances of the children you work with. Duties to include; You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age. Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential. To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals.

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    Rewards and pay reviews are available for excellent work and performance.

    Wages explained
  • Working week

    Monday to Friday. Start/finish times can be between 8-6pm. Rota will be decided with apprentice. Will be required to attend staff meetings once a month and occasional weekend training.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000167571

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Early Years Educators play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.

  • You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age.
  • Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential.
  • To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
  • NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE).
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
  • Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios.
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is up to you what you do when you have finished your apprenticeship. There may be an opportunity to stay on at the same company and progress to the next level of apprenticeship or you may want to look for a new job or professional development opportunity.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

Driving license preferable.

About the employer

We are no ordinary nursery group - our last 4 Ofsted Inspections have awarded us the highest rating of Outstanding and therefore we are always on the lookout for outstanding apprentices too - those who want to do a great job, be committed to our ethos and values. In return we offer a great place to work, rewarding careers and fantastic career development opportunities.