At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage children with fun activities while supporting their learning and development.
- Company: The Wendy House nursery, a vibrant place for early years education.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 qualification and potential for permanent roles in childcare.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with excellent training and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29500 £ 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.
About the Employer
The Wendy House day nursery was the brain child of Victoria Vann, who started her career as a nursery nurse at the age of 16. Victoria’s ethos has always been to create a vibrant, stimulating environment where children can thrive. She is passionate about the importance of early years education and continuous improvement, always going the extra mile to ensure the children at The Wendy House have a range of activities above and beyond the core early years curriculum to motivate, inspire and fuel their desire to learn.
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-oriented roles, e.g., social work, teaching, managerial roles, etc.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- 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
- Training Provider: SWIFT ACI
Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (WM) employer: The Wendy House Day Nursery
The Wendy House day nursery is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and stimulating environment for both children and staff. With a strong commitment to early years education, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and professional growth, alongside opportunities for further training and career advancement in childcare-related fields. Located in a nurturing community, The Wendy House offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while developing your own skills in a rewarding apprenticeship role.
Contact Details:
The Wendy House Day Nursery Recruitment Team
