Early Years Educator Apprentice -Toad Hall Nursery Hitchin
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Are you ready to start your career in Early Years, or take the next step by working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare?
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to join our growing Nursery Group. You will gain hands-on experience alongside our experienced childcare professionals, developing the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful career in Early Years - all while earning as you learn in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Duties
- You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
- You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
- Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
- Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
- Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
- You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
- To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
- To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
- To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
- Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
- To never be left unsupervised with the children
- To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
- To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where require
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Staff referral scheme
- Annual Christmas Party!
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Working week
40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
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 by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Things to consider
Toad Hall is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
About CAREROOM LIMITED
Each age group enjoys its own dedicated garden space, featuring a nursery allotment, mud kitchen, and a variety of engaging play equipment designed to inspire exploration and creativity.