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Summary
St George Preschool are looking to employ an apprentice to train to become an Early Years Educator. To provide & maintain a high-quality service to children & their families working as part of a team to meet children’s needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
Annual wage
£12,563.20 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:20. Unpaid break - 20 mins.
Attend college 1 day per week at SGS college Filton Campus.
32 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 01 September
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Main roles and responsibilities:
Children & Families:
- To develop & maintain positive relationships with children & families.
- To assist with ‘in the moment’ planning & delivery of a wide range of activities to meet & extend all children’s needs.
- To work within the EYFS & promote high standards of care for the children.
- To assure responsibility for key children & ensure that all children’s developmental needs are met.
- To maintain children’s safety & wellbeing at all times during attendance at the setting.
- To take any action required to ensure the safety & welfare of children & to report any concerns immediately to the manager.
- To ensure good communication between staff & parent/carers.
Staff:
- To work as a positive role model & member of the staff team.
- To attend staff meetings, supervision, and relevant identified training.
- To have a flexible approach to working with children throughout the setting.
General:
- To always work within policies & procedures.
- To keep accurate records as required.
- To maintain positive working relationships with relevant external professionals.
- To support & develop an environment which is inclusive for all & recognises & encourages diversity.
- To represent the setting professionally at all times, maintaining the settings integrity & being open to both giving & receiving feedback.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager / Deputy / Room Lead or Management Committee.
Where you’ll work
NETHAM HOUSE
BLACKSWARTH ROAD
ST GEORGE
BS5 8AP
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.
College or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
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Your training plan
Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:
Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Please refer to the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment.
- For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.
- Apprentices must successfully complete a paediatric first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A): Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- You will be required to complete Functional Skills mathematics and English (where applicable), Employment Rights and Responsibilities and British Values.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- GCSE Maths and English (grade GCSE's A*-C or 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC or equivalent in:
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (grade Pass or above)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
About this company
We are a registered charity providing early years education to children aged two to school. We offer 16 places to 2 years olds and 32 places to 3-year-old. We are term time only.
After this apprenticeship
- On the successful completion of the apprenticeship, then the offer of a full time permanent position within the nursery.