Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Oasis Watermead
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, you will work closely with experienced educators to support the development and well-being of children under the age of 5. Our Early Years Educator Apprenticeship programme will give you the necessary skills and confidence to work in a classroom environment within a school.
- Assist in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children
- Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development
- Help monitor and record children’s progress, ensuring every child’s needs are met
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Encourage children’s independence, self-confidence, and curiosity through play-based learning.
- Maintain the classroom environment, including setting up activities and tidying after sessions
- Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all children
- Meet the children’s physical care routines, e.g. meal and snack times, toilet training and nappy changing, etc.
Working week
Monday - Friday (Shifts TBC) Term time only!
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Apprenticeship Details – 19 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).
No classroom or college days! Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Pass a level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship and progress within the Early Years Sector.