Level 3 Day Care Assistant Apprenticeship

To deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments Interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning and delivery of activities, opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting Interact with parents, children, colleagues and wider multi agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists Supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play Working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure Support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child Ensuring that they recognise when a child is in danger and/or at risk of serious harm or abuse and contributing to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises

Training:

You will receive specific on the job training from the employer in your workplace at Ham Drive Nursery

Off the job training will be delivered using weekly classroom sessions delivered at Achievement Training city centres location or you will be work based and will be given time in the working week to study towards the theory element of the programme. You will be working towards:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths (A*-C or 9-4 GSCE) will need to achieve this level before the end of their apprenticeship

Training Outcome:

Progression opportunities may also include advanced and higher apprenticeships and as an experienced nursery worker you could specialise in working with children who have difficulties with learning, physical disabilities, or need support with their mental health.

You could take a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification to progress to room leader, senior nursery worker or centre manager.

You could also study towards a higher education qualification in early years or child development. You could then move into management or early years teaching.

You can find more information on Future careers by visiting https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Employer Description:
At Ham Drive Nursery we aim to create a happy, stimulating and safe learning environment, in which all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop towards their full potential. We support the uniqueness of every child by giving them the opportunity to learn a little bit about a lot of things and a lot about a few things depending on their particular individual strengths and interests. Qualified teachers work alongside a range of experienced 'Early Years' professionals to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment for all the children in our care.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday. Opening times are between 7.45am and 6.15pm. Times to be agreed on appointment but proposed to be 8.30am- 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, then 7.30am-3.30pm on Fridays.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Caring,Punctual