Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship (ACG) Advanced Level 3 (A level)

As an Early Years Level 3 Apprentice, you will gain experience, earn a salary and achieve a recognised Level 3 qualification. Duties include working alongside the team as an educator but with support and the opportunity to plan, implement & supervise child initiated & adult led activities following the development needs & interests of each child.

• You will work alongside the team as a practitioner but with support
• You will have the opportunity to plan, implement & supervise child initiated & adult led activities following the development needs & interests of each child
• You will be involved in the daily routine care of the children as well as key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe, their development needs are met, and their progress is shared with parents
• You will be assigned a tutor who will set your work and support your through your qualification
• You will have a nursery-based mentor who will be on hand to support you with your work and offer day to day guidance.

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

• At the end of your training, you will achieve a full and relevant Early Years Educator Level 3
• Paediatric First Aid
• Your training will be delivered by our training partners
• You will work all year round 40hrs per week and have (20% off the job) to complete course work, visit other settings, attend training or do online training etc.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After you complete your qualification you can:

• Progress within Hungry Caterpillars and take on more responsibility/progress into more senior roles (room leader/deputy manager/manager)
• Take on a full key worker role and support a group of children.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Have empathy for others, Reliable

Things to consider

As an apprentice you will be involved in every aspect of nursery life. You will be working both inside the nursery and in the garden with the children, at all times of the year and in all weather.
You will need to be committed, reliable and able to work the required hours and study with the end goal of a qualfication.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Grade 3/4 Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths, Grade 3/4 Essential

Employer Name

HUNGRY CATERPILLAR DAY NURSERIES LTD

Training provider

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) 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.