Why NXT Level Coaching?
This Level 3 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work in wraparound care setting at Twyford C of E primary school with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading the Early Years provision.
It is suitable for experienced childcare assistants and those wishing to become a room leader or manage the Early Years provision.
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Level 3
Location Buckinghamshire MK18 1AP
Part Time, Monday to Friday
7:40am– 8:40am
3:00 -5:30pm
Training hours 3.5 a week
26-month apprenticeship + opportunity to stay on with the business
Course Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship
Main responsibilities:
- To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for Primary School aged children
- To ensure that the wraparound care is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
- To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Wraparound Care Manager
- To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship
Main activities:
· To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
· To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
· To help ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
· To understand and work 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
· To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
· To be a key person.
· To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments
· To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
· To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
· To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives
Entry Requirements:
- You must have lived in the UK/EEA for at least the past 3 years
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Skills and Attributes
· Empathy and understanding of children under five.
· Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
· Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
· Excellent organizational skills
· Administrative and basic IT skills
· Calm and caring nature
· Ability to work as part of a team able to work on own initiative
Personal Qualities
· Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
· A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
· Able to perform under stress
· A creative thinker
· Punctual
· A good sense of humour
Future Prospects
· Opportunities for career progression within the early years sector
· Potential to gain a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Benefits
· 24 days paid holiday annually inclusive of Bank holidays
· Free training courses to enhance professional development
· Free childcare for your child
· Parking on site
Training Information
Over the course of 24 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study things such as the principles of healthcare and safeguarding, person-centred care & support, physiological measurements, basic life support, dementia, cognitive & mental health support, moving, handling and infection control, supporting daily living, lifespan development and healthcare needs, duty of care and legislation. Higher level courses go into more depth within different pathways such as dementia, learning disabilities and Austism, children & adolescent mental health, combined therapies, complex care, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, substance misuse and acquired brain injury (these topics may differ).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Care.
We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role. To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process.
Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face to face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey.
You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA).
As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Have you resided in the UK for the last 3 years?
- Do you have level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English?
- Are you able to commute to MK18 4EU twice a day?
Work Location: In person
