Annual wage £12,480.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 6pm (breaks to be confirmed) Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 07 Jun 2024 Date posted 03 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248961 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Monitoring and adapting to the expected patterns of children’s development The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances The importance to children’s holistic development of speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. how to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day-to-day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why health and well-being are important for children How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely The training you will be getting Working towards Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, training will be completed within the nursery setting, and observations by their assessor within the setting The standard includes a Paedratric First Aid qualification What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Once apprentices complete their Level 3 Early Years Educator, they can progress to a permanent position within the nursery. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade Grade 4) Essential Other Early Years Practitioner (Grade Level 2) Essential Things to consider Must have had previous experience working with children.