Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 - Queenswood Lodge (Apprenticeship)

At The Old Station Nursery what matters most to us is that
children feel safe and happy in our care. We want each child to leave nursery
with a love of learning and the possibility to succeed in all that comes next. At
the heart of everything we do, we aim to inspire, nurture and innovate in order
to create brighter futures, together. We are always looking for enthusiastic,
passionate and hard-working people to join our team.
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will undertake the
training required to become a Level 3 Early Years Educator. You will be
required to support the aims and objectives of The Old Station Nursery (TOSN)
and assist the staff within the nursery, working as a co-operative team member.
Key duties
Be fully involved with the implementation of the daily
routine; this could include preparing, assisting in, and clearing away
activities. You will also support the team and ensure that mealtimes are
pleasant and social occasions.
Develop understanding of childcare and child development.
Develop positive relationships with the children.
Support nursery staff to provide high-quality environment
that meets the needs of individual children having an awareness of any
disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
Ensure the Company’s Equal Opportunities and Child
Protection Policies are always adhered to.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
Learn the value of learning through play and how to
present and scaffold these learning experiences.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety,
hygiene, cleanliness and regulatory requirements for EHO/Ofsted health and
safety throughout the nursery.
Support the staff team with the general cleanliness and
hygiene of the children and the environment – indoors and outdoors
Benefits
52% childcare discount (subject to T&Cs)
Birthday day off!
Continual opportunities for personal development and qualifications; career progression means a lot to us
Free staff uniform
A £100 reward each time you refer a friend to join the team, or a family to enrol their child
31 days paid holiday including national Bank Holidays, which includes a whole week break over Christmas
Access to Perkbox, which provides a wide range
of deals and discounts from the biggest brands, allowing you to shop and save
all year round on things that matter to you. This includes offers on:
Food and drink, from takeaways to supermarket
discounts to wine offers
Tech and electronics such as mobile phones and
computers
Home and garden, from DIY to home appliances
Health and beauty such as gym memberships and
personal care
Entertainment, from cinema tickets to books and
events
And much more!
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. The Old Station Nursery Group 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 YearsEducator 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 by The Old Station Nursery Groups 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.
Qualifications required
GCSE level education and experience working with children is essential for a level 3 role. A level 2 qualification in Early Years is preferred.
Skills required
Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea
You must have the ability to read a ten-page fairy-tale, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page
Having a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special
You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to be a large part of your working day
Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families; there is simply no other job quite like this one
Prospects
We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.
Qualification / Standard : ST0888 Early years practitioner
Duration 18 months