Early Years Apprentice - Barnet

Do you have a passion for children? Do you have a warm smile that makes every child feel special? Do you want to Learn and Earn at the same time? Your amazing career in childcare starts here! An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars - Barnet offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare.
An Early Years Apprenticeship at Bright Little Stars offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you enjoy a rewarding, worthwhile and fun career in childcare. Our Early Years Apprenticeships develop your knowledge and skills on and off the job, giving you the chance to earn and learn at the same time.
You carry out a 5 week paid trial which decides what kind of learner you are- then we match your unique learner needs to the best apprenticeship programme for you.
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will study towards either a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Duties include;
Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children's individual needs and interests
Provide play activities which encourage and promote children's numeracy, literacy and language development
Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the Early Years foundation stage
Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion
Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children
Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge
Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities
What's On Offer:
High Apprentice Salaries Above Government Standard - up to GBP7.20 dependant on age and experience.
Daily Hot Staff Lunches
Win BLS Bucks Rewards Such as Virgin Experience Days
Wellness Programme
Job Opportunities after Completion of Apprenticeship
Paid Training Days
Mentor System
Work With Qualified Teachers
Apprentice Support Days
Training Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Bright Little Stars will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Bright Little Stars' dedicated training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.
Personal Qualities
Passionate
Empathetic
Kind
Caring
Dedicated
Entry Requirements and Qualifications
GCSE maths and English or equivalent at a level 1 (grade 3) preferred.
Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.
Other Information
DBS is required
Our nursery has good access to motorways and other main routes and are close to local schools and amenities.
Reference
249331
Wages
7.20 per hour
Hours
40.00 p/w
Location
Barnet
Posted
4/26/:35:00 PM
Status
New Vacancy
Sector
Education & Training
Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to GBP7.20 per hour
Work Location: In person