Job Title – Early Years Apprentice Level 3 Apprenticeship Course – Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Duration of course – 18 Months Work Shift Patterns – Monday – Friday Start on 25 Hours per week and will increase over time Salary – £7.55 Nursery Overview: At Hatching Dragons Nursery School, we believe that our children are the future. And if we want that future to be brighter than it is today, we need to not only instil in them the capacities and skills to succeed but to make the world a better place. We believe that we can do so much more for our children. As the world has grown closer - and become richer for it - we have become more polarised. The divisions between countries are now felt within countries. And we want to do something about it. This Level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in a childcare setting with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading childcare provision. Vacancy Overview: Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities. Duties may include: Support to implement learning activities working with individual or small groups of pupils Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning Support in producing learning resources Support to assist in pupil supervision Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs Reporting pupil progress to the teacher Work within the school’s policy and procedures Working to the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and completing work in a timely manner To the accountabilities above, the apprentice may be required to undertake any of the duties normally 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 Benefits: Pension Support for ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nurturing and educational environment Friendly and supportive team Potential for career progression within the nursery school Access to employee perks and wellbeing support Future Prospects: On completion of this programme, you will have achieved accredited Level 3 TQUK Early Years Educator Diploma and progression within the nursery if roles available such as a Room Leader. Training Information: Over the course of 15 – 18 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare, wellbeing principles for children and at higher levels, child protection, data, supporting key life transitions and behaviour management (these modules may differ). Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years. 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. If you do not hold GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent), these will be delivered alongside the apprenticeship programme. 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.