L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

• Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Planning and delivering fun, engaging and educational activities.
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Helping with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting and rest periods.
• Ensuring children's safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures.
• Observing and recording children's progress and development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment.

Training

Attending two face-to-face taught training sessions per month at Halesowen College as part of their apprenticeship training plan.
Completing off-the-job training and coursework to develop the knowledge and skills required for the Level 3 qualification.

After the apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be qualified to work as an Early Years Educator within a nursery, pre-school, day care setting or other early years environment. They will have the knowledge and practical skills to support children's learning, development, health, safety and wellbeing, helping children to build confidence and develop through play-based learning.

With experience and further professional development, there are opportunities to progress into more senior roles, take on additional responsibilities and develop a long-term career within the early years sector.

Things to consider

As this role involves working with children, the successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the relevant barred lists. Employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and the necessary safeguarding checks.