Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator

Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun. Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations. Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children. Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea. Supporting children’s self-help needs. Being creative and enthusiastic. Following safeguarding rules. Undertaking First Aid training as required. Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required. Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to. 

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

Room Leader Positions Possible Management training Springboard into Primary Education Paediatric nursing Continuous development in current nursery setting

Employer Description:
Acorn 2 Oaks nurseries is a welcoming environment with two sites across Croydon (Peppermint and Canterbury). Their vision is to create a place that values caring, respectful relationships. They believe that all children have the right to be understood as individuals and to be given time and opportunity to grow from 18 months old to 4 years old. Children are able to enjoy the nurseries indoor and outdoor spaces in a free-flow approach.

Working Hours :
Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience