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.

Wage offered is apprentice minimum wage and will be £6.40 per hour for the first year.

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 a full time basis.

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

About the Employer

Cherry Tree Nurseries is split into three age groups: Babies, Toddlers and Pre-school. Each group organise age appropriate activities for the children in their care. Our open plan nursery is light and airy with an in-house kitchen producing freshly cooked nutritional food every day. We cater for all dietary requirements.

Here at Cherry Tree Nurseries we follow the Birth to 5 matters framework. This sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well. It ensures we can observe, assess and plan for the childrens next steps, take on parent/carer and any professional feedback to ensure children make good progress. The framework also ensures children are kept healthy and safe and that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school. The Curriculum has the following areas of learning - three Prime areas and four Specific areas

Details of working week

Planning and supervising fun and educational stimulating activities

Managing a daily schedule that includes activities, toilet breaks, lunch and rest time

Observing children and taking notes of any problematic behaviour

Feeding and changing children (babies)

Communicating with parents and staff members

Ensuring the safety of children

Helping children learn numeracy and language through daily activities

Attend and contribute to meetings, trainings, work shift hours

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