Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Early Years Apprentice @ Twinkle Tots of Endon

Location: Alder House, Station Road, Endon, ST9 9DR

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Twinkle Tots of Endon?

Twinkle Tots offers the very best care for all children. Their setting is proud of its fully equipped facilities and professional practitioners catering for all early year’s age groups in a homely environment. Their mission is to provide a child friendly environment where each child is valued, respected, feels safe and secure, and develops a positive well-being.

There is access to an exclusive and beautiful outside play area at the rear of the building nestling next to Endon Park. The outdoors is very important to everyone at Twinkle Tots, and they take daily walks down the canal. They provide a home from home, warm and welcoming environment with home cooked food and pride themselves in being rich in communication, ensuring that all staff and children feel heard and seen.

WHAT will I get from working with Twinkle Tots?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 30 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Shifts between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Birthday off, Christmas party, casual dress, pay day pizza, free parking, discounted childcare, tea, coffee & juice provided, and ongoing training & development!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be supporting with the care of the children at Twinkle Tots. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work towards your Level 3 Early Years qualification and gain valuable experience in a friendly nursery environment. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with feeding, nap times, and hygiene practices.
• Participating in or leading structured activities like crafts, music, and games.
• Helping to set up learning environments with resources and completing observations.
• Supporting children during outdoor play and outings.
• Learning and applying strategies for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English.
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification (or equivalent).
• Communication, team working, initiative & customer care.
• Initiative, non-judgemental, patience & number skills.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://twinkletotsnurseries.co.uk/home/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/

Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Shanklin Day Nursery

Location: 443 London Road, Leicester, LE2 3JW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Shanklin  Day Nursery?

Shanklin Day Nursery and Pre-school in Stoneygate, Leicester is a small, family run day nursery. They have been established since 1994 and provide a loving, stimulating and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years.

Their experienced and highly qualified staff ensure that every day is fun, interesting, and rewarding at Shanklin Day Nursery.

WHAT will I get from working with Shanklin Day Nursery?

• EARN: £8.50 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity for you to kick-start your career in childcare. You will be joining a friendly team and supporting with the care and education of young children. Your daily tasks will include:

• Providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment.
• Delivering an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
• Helping to ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
• Understanding and working to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints, and emergencies.
• Planning activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
• Ensuring records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments.
• Liaising closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• Working in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication & team working.
• Logical, organisation & initiative.
• Creativity, problem solving, non-judgemental & patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.shanklindaynursery.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare/