St Andrew’s Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

As a level 3 apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your daily activities may include:

  • Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children 
  • Play alongside and with children to support their play
  • Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences 
  • Maintaining development records on key children 
  • Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes 
  • Contributing to and promoting health and safety 
  • Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times 
  • Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child 
  • Useful Qualities to have
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Patient, and caring
  • The ability to interact positively with children and adults
  • Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Motivated
  • The ability to work using your own initiative

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Employer information

Why work at St Andrew’s CE School?
·         A well-supported and vibrant learning environment with an emphasis on high levels of achievement
·         High expectations, yet caring ethos which focuses on the development of the whole child
·         A supportive senior management team and wider staff body
·         Excellent staff CPD opportunities
·         Our children’s learning, development and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
 

Additional information

Requirements

General

A-C (4-9) Grades in maths or equivalent is essential

A-C (4-9) Grades in English or equivalent is essential 

Level 2 childcare or experience of working in a childcare environment

Skill requirements

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
Prospects
Progression to a higher qualification or full time employment may be available after completing the apprenticeship.
Training provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

On the job training

Paediatric first aid

Considerations
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