Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
Annual wage
£15,704 - Apprentice Wage
Training course
Early years educator
Duration
18 Months
About the employerSt Joseph's Pre-School serves the local community with children aged 2-4 years old able to attend. We are very lucky to have strong links with St Joseph's Primary School and work side by side to ensure that care standards are consistently high and the very highest standards of education are offered to all. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Provide high-quality care and early years education to children aged 0-5.
- Support children’s development through age-appropriate activities and play-based learning.
- Observe, assess, and document children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Work closely with the team to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Ensure that children are safe, and their well-being is always a priority.
- Promote and encourage positive behaviour, social skills, and emotional development.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Support with daily routines, including mealtimes, nappy changes, and nap times.
- Participate in regular team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
Duration 18 MonthsWorking week details: Monday to FridayHours per week 40 hoursWhere you will workWalsall, WS1 3DF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training plan
- The program offers a blended approach, including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
- We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
- Candidates are not required to attend college. Instead, this will include off-the-job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
- These OTJH will be within working hours of employment - e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH. Less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
- You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor. This tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5–6 weeks
- Early Years Educator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
More training information
Best Practice Network is one of the UK’s leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals.
We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people.
Requirements
Desired qualifications
- GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Safeguarding Statement This authority/organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ANY JOB OFFER IS SUBJECT TO suitable DBS and References We look forward to receiving your application!
After this apprenticeship
Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £15,704.00 per year
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Have you lived in the UK/EU for 3 years?
- Do you require a Visa? If so, does the duration last at least 18 months?
