Penguin Day nursery has an opportunity for a Level 2 qualified Apprentice to progress to your Level 3 childcare qualification while also gaining valuable job experience. Various duties, such as activities with the children and ensuring their safety, will be completed throughout this apprenticeship.

Be responsible for preparing and mounting wall displays
Be responsible for completing spontaneous observations and adding this to tapestry of any child as appropriate
Help to settle children in the nursery and liaise with parents daily
Work in the team to plan celebratory activities and cards for their key children i.e., Mother’s Day, Easter, Eid etc.
Ensure all children always have access to drinking water both indoors and outdoors
Record any accidents and incidents which may occur during the day
To conform to the nursery dress code
Respect and maintain confidentiality within the nursery
To put into practice the nursery’s policies and procedures
To work positively within the team structure and be included in the staff duty rotas
Generally, assist the staff when and where appropriate
Participate in staff training and staff meetings
Familiarise yourself with children’s individual care and dietary needs and ensure they are maintained, respected, and always followed
To respect and keep tidy all playrooms during and after use

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

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in
Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

For the successful candidate, subject to employer needs, there may be the opportunity for further employment and progression upon completion of the apprenticeship

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Early Years Practitioner, Grade Level 2 Desired
GCSE or equivalent English, Grade 9-5 Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths, Grade 9-5 Desired

Employer Name

PENGUIN UK LTD

Training provider

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator (level 3)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Apprentice Early years Educator – Penguin Day Nursery, Hull, HU5 2DW Advanced Level 3 (A level)