The Role

Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

What will the apprentice be doing?

• You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
• Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
• Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
• You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
• Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served, and medication administered
• Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
• Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
• Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are always met

What do we need from you?

• Reliable & flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment.
• Creative & observant - creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress.
• Responsible & trustworthy - ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice.
• Committed & motivated - working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor
• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired

The Training

You will be completing an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The expected duration of this course is 18 months.

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

Career Progression

We want to help you progress:

• Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT, Level 3 Early Years SENCO & Forest School

About the Employer

Stepping Stones is now in its 10th year as an Ofsted Outstanding Nursery and preschool in W12. Our last Ofsted report in 2019, awarded us another Outstanding across the board. We believe that childhood, particularly the early years, is a very precious time. Our philosophy is that, in order for children to succeed and be successful in whatever they decide to pursue, they need to be healthy, happy, secure and have a defined sense of feeling valued.