Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship

Sherwood Green Nursery; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for an Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship. Successful applicants will work closely with children, supporting their development and learning while earning a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and safeguarding practices in a supportive environment. Apprentices will receive practical and theoretical training, including off-the-job hours and qualifications.

Benefits

Opportunity for progression

Hands-on experience in childcare

Training in paediatric first aid

Qualifications

• Ability to support children's individual needs including disabilities.
• Experience in organizing activities aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledge of safeguarding measures to protect children's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and parents to meet children’s needs.
• Support play-based learning to encourage healthy choices.
• Maintain up-to-date records of children’s progress.
• Engage children in their learning and development.
• Complete required training and qualifications during apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication with children

Understanding of child development

Collaboration with parents/carers

Safeguarding and child protection

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators

Job description

Join to apply for the Early Years Educator L3 Apprenticeship role at Sherwood Green Nursery.

We provide a warm and fun setting for the children in our care. Multicultural resources are available for children to raise awareness of inclusion issues and to promote anti‑discriminatory practices. This helps children appreciate and value each other's similarities and differences, and enables them to learn about our diverse cultural society.

• Successful candidates may be considered for progression vacancies on completion of this apprenticeship with this nursery, as available.
• Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures.
• Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices.
• Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children is promoted and safeguarded, and report any child protection concerns to the person in charge.
• Carry out self‑reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice.
• Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting.
• Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children's outcomes and well‑being, including those with disabilities and additional needs.
• Contribute to the planning and organisation of activities and children's individual experiences, which will support and extend the children's learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development.
• Support the collection of accurate and up‑to‑date records which identify children's individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning.
• Support the well‑being of all children including those with additional needs and disabilities.
• Apprentices complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators, delivered as work‑based learning by an appointed Skills Coach who works with the apprentice and the employer to plan and review work to be completed towards the qualification.
• Apprentices get 6 off‑the‑job hours in which to complete work required, within their working week.
• There is an additional opportunity to complete maths & English qualifications up to Level 2 via online sessions.
• Paediatric first aid qualification.

Monday to Friday, 4 days per week. Exact working days and shifts to be confirmed.