Why Habla Nurseries? This Level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a Early Years setting with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading the Early Years provision. It is suitable for experienced childcare assistants and those wishing to become a room leader or manage the Early Years provision. Job Title: Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 Location Liverpool L37 2DB Full time, 35 hours across 4 days per week 18-month apprenticeship opportunity to stay on with the business Course Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship Main responsibilities: To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To plan and deliver our nursery and curriculum to support children’s learning and development. To follow policies and procedures to ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. To understand and carry out safeguarding responsibilities. To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager To work collaboratively with colleagues and support them to ensure our setting is somewhere where both staff and children can thrive To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship Main activities: To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times. To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection and safeguarding issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes. To be a key person. To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement. To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives Entry Requirements: • You must have lived in the UK/EEA for at least the past 3 years • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Skills and Attributes Empathy and understanding of children under five. Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents. Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records. Excellent organizational skills Administrative and basic IT skills Calm and caring nature Ability to work as part of a team Able to work on own initiative Personal Qualities Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm Able to perform under stress A creative thinker A good sense of humour Caring and patient Passionate about giving children the best start in life Future Prospects As a company we support and encourage staff to achieve their career goals. Therefore if you have aspirations to progress in Early Years, to take on extra responsibilities, to become a room leader or member of management we will support you and provide the training and mentoring to allow you to fulfil your potential. Benefits Additional days holiday for your birthday Christmas closure from 24 th December to 1 st January inclusive Bonus scheme On-site parking Easily accessible by public transport Friendly and supportive team Training Information Over the course of 24 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study things such as the principles of healthcare and safeguarding, person-centred care & support, physiological measurements, basic life support, dementia, cognitive & mental health support, moving, handling and infection control, supporting daily living, lifespan development and healthcare needs, duty of care and legislation. Higher level courses go into more depth within different pathways such as dementia, learning disabilities and Austism, children & adolescent mental health, combined therapies, complex care, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, substance misuse and acquired brain injury (these topics may differ). Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care. We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role. To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process. Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face to face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey. You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA). As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.