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Early Years Educator Apprentice - Childcare level 3

Posted a month ago

  • Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 2 months
Busy Bears are looking for a level 2 qualified practitioner to progress onto a level 3 apprenticeship. During your apprenticeship you will be expected to; 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
Carry 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 role in seeking out Continuous Professional Development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
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
Company website : Skills Required Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Time management
Qualification Required Maths and English at level 1 (grade 3) - preferred
Level 2 qualification in Childcare or at least 12 months experience within an early years setting or,
Option of a 6 week Skills Bootcamp for the right candidate
Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Busy Bears Nursery's 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 Busy Bears Nursery's 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
Prospects At the end of the apprenticeship you will be a highly trained Early Years Educator. Depending on the setting in which you work you could progress onto becoming a room leader or taking on additional specialisms such as Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator or the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Other Information You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the employers safer recruitment process Disability & Inclusivity Policy How to Apply:
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