Early Years Apprentice

Enrolment onto the Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). The opportunity to gain valuable childcare experience, working with children aged 3–4 years in a nursery setting. 20% ‘off the job' learning time. Regular training with a local provider. An assigned assessor who will complete regular progress reviews.

What you'll do

• Support the activities of all curriculum areas in the classroom
• Work with individuals and groups to support their learning
• Provide for the general welfare, safeguarding and pastoral care of children
• Perform organisational and administrative tasks to support the running of the school day
• Be self-motivated and liaise with members of staff throughout the school, working effectively as a member of the team
• Prepare and clear away materials and assist with displays and general classroom organisation and productions
• Attend educational visits supporting the students' learning and may have the opportunity to attend residential visits
• Share children's learning through updating Tapestry, report writing and meeting with parents

Training

• You will work towards your Level 3 Diploma for The Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Training will take place at Chiltern Training in Reading Town Centre, 5th Floor, One Valpy, 20 Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR
• Lessons are once a month face to face
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

After the apprenticeship

As an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification, you play a crucial role in the development and education of children from birth to five years old.

This role involves creating and implementing learning activities, monitoring children's progress, and ensuring their safety and well-being.

You will be working closely with children, parents, and other professionals to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Job Opportunities:

• Nursery Practitioner
• Room Leader
• Nursery Manager
• Early Childhood Education Consultant
• Family Support Worker
• Hospital Play Worker

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Flexible
• Proactive
• Verbal and Written skills
• Upbeat and caring approach

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 2 or NCFE/Cache Level 2 Diploma for the, Childcare (grade Level 2)

About the employer

he Grange Pre-school, Southcote was founded in 1967 and believes that every child deserves a high quality of care and education; we are dedicated to the care and development of your child. We encourage the children to learn through play and by having fun.

We are a parent led Pre-school. This means that the parents/carers on the management committee lead the Pre-school. The parents/carers elect a chair person, a treasurer, secretary and committee members who jointly make the decisions and are responsible to Ofsted. It means the Pre-school belongs to the people who use it!

We are registered with Ofsted, members of the Early Years Alliance and a registered charity.

Our aim is to support you and your child by providing a safe, happy and caring environment where your child will grow in confidence and knowledge.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: This is a fixed term, full-time/part-time position, working term time only. Exact working days and hours TBC.
• Start date: 1 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 to £19,827.60 a year