Programme duration
17 Months + 2 months to complete End Point Assessment
Programme name
Level 3 - Early Years Educator
About Pixieland Day Nurseries
Pixieland Day Nurseries is your best choice for childcare in Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall. With over 40 years of experience and caring staff, we understand how precious your children are and how important their well‑being is. Children will thrive best in their learning if they feel emotionally secure, and our key person system supports this by building strong relationships between children, their parents and staff.
We believe that by providing excellent education, we help very young learners to become stimulated and excited by the fun of learning through play, supporting a positive, lifelong attitude to learning and success.
Job Description
We are looking for an Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3 at our Saltash Nursery. You will fit well within our friendly team and learn skills on the job while supporting children’s play, learning & development. This role will be supported by your team and an early years course to ensure you reach your qualification confidently and professionally. We seek a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement, as this allows our children to thrive within our nursery family environment.
Duties will include:
* Caring for children
* Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children’s needs
* Supporting children’s play and learning
* Supporting children’s development
* Adhering to all safeguarding practices
* Preparing snacks and helping with feeding and cleaning
Benefits:
* 20% discounted childcare
* Training and Development
* Referral program
* Company events
* Employee of the month program
To become an apprentice, you must:
* Be 16 or over
* Not already be in full‑time education
As an apprentice you’ll:
* Complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard
* Have regular one‑to‑one sessions with a dedicated trainer, either remotely or through visits to your workplace
* Learn and train for a specific job
* Get paid and receive holiday leave'
* Get hands‑on experience in a real job
* Study for at least 20% of your working hours
* Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
* Be on a career path with lots of future potential
* Be entitled to a TOTUM membership (find out more here)
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Levels of an apprenticeship
Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level. At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
For more information, visit our employer website: https://www.pixielanddaynurseries.co.uk/aboutus
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