At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage children in fun learning activities and support their development.
- Company: Join a passionate team at The Willows, dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and potential for permanent roles.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for further training and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths required; prior nursery experience is a plus.
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.
About the Employer
Life at The Willows is fun and filled with exciting learning. Our children learn through our stimulating indoor and outdoor environment which includes a wide range of activities and provision that are planned and delivered by caring qualified childcare practitioners. We are passionate about childcare, and believe in success through education. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. Children are our future and your child deserves the best possible start in life.
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care 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. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
- Training Provider: SWIFT ACI LIMITED
Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (NW) in Liverpool employer: Willow Nurseries Ltd
The Willows is an exceptional employer for aspiring Early Years Educators, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where you can develop your skills and passion for childcare. With a strong focus on employee growth, our apprenticeship program provides comprehensive training and hands-on experience, ensuring you are well-prepared to advance to a Level 3 practitioner. Located in a vibrant community, we foster a collaborative work culture that values each team member's contributions and encourages professional development.
