Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship- Alphablocks Nursery

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the gap and increase the life chances of the children you work with.

The Role

Working alongside qualified Early Years Practitioners and professionals, you will work towards your own Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. Your mission is to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

What do we need from you?

• Reliable & flexible - contributing positively to the development of the team environment.
• Creative & observant - creating a fun and stimulating environment that builds on the interests of the children to help them progress.
• Responsible & trustworthy - ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children is at the forefront of your practice.
• Committed & motivated - working hard to keep on top of coursework and observations. Utilising the support and expertise of your colleagues and our Early Years Apprentice Mentor
• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired

The Training

You will be completing an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The expected duration of this course is 18 months.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
• NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE)
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios

Career Progression

We want to help you progress:

• Wide ranging opportunities for training and career progression including Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT, Level 3 Early Years SENCO & Forest School

Nursery address: St Paul Church, Crescent E, Barnet EN4 0EN.

Pay: £7.50 per hour

Expected hours: Monday to Friday, 40 per week

About the Employer

Alphablocks Nursery School & Pre-Prep in Hadley Wood, London, provides outstanding early education to children aged two to five years old. We empower children to become confident learners in a safe and stimulating environment, tailoring the learning journey of each child to their individual strengths and interests. We serve the local communities of Enfield, Cockfosters, Potters Bar, High Barnet, Monken Hadley, Southgate, and the surrounding areas. Benefits include private health care, term time only, bonus scheme, we have a new nursery opening in September so room for growth and further training. We're also on our 2nd Outstanding setting, which was a recent inspection from March 24.

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