Early Years Apprentice

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

• Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
• Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children 
• Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
• Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Being aware of the preschool's policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
• Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

Training

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:

• NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Standard for the Early Years Educator
• Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 minimum (unless exempt)
• Paediatric First Aid
• Training completed via work-based visits at the preschool and 4 hours of study time provided for coursework

After the apprenticeship

• Upon completing the level 3 qualification, you may be offered the opportunity for a full time role and further training

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.