At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning through fun activities and maintain a nurturing environment.
- Company: Family-run nursery in Kirkstall, offering a warm, home-like atmosphere.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, potential for permanent role, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with a supportive team and training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in childcare.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 28225 - 30000 £ per year.
This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years, looking to further their career.
Our family-run nursery in Kirkstall, close to Headingley, provides full-time childcare for children aged three months to five years. We offer a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore the world around them.
What You'll Do
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
- Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
- Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
- Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
- Supporting children’s self-help needs
- Being creative and enthusiastic
- Following safeguarding rules
- Undertaking First Aid training as required
- Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
- Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to
Training Outcome
After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare-orientated roles, e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles etc.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
- Course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Training Provider: SWIFT ACI
Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NL) in Leeds employer: The Tots Team ltd
Our family-run nursery in Kirkstall offers a nurturing and supportive environment for aspiring childcare professionals. With a strong emphasis on employee development, we provide comprehensive training opportunities that pave the way for career advancement in various childcare roles. Join us to be part of a close-knit team where your passion for early years education is valued and encouraged.
