Early Years

Level 2 or 3 Apprentice Early Years Practitioner/Educator

Competitive Salary
Sandbach (view map)
26/08/26 expected start date
Early years educator (level 3)
1 Year 9 Months duration
3 positions available

Overview

The candidate would work in different base rooms, to experience different age ranges. But they would eventually be based in a room permanently with an age range they prefer. They would undertake their level 2 or 3 qualification, and we would support by providing mentoring, study time during work hours and study at home.

About the apprenticeship

The apprentice will complete a full induction and mandatory training and once deemed confident and competent will be expected:

  • To follow the policies and procedures of the setting
  • Complete nappy changes
  • Support safe sleep *Create a safe environment
  • Check resources and environment
  • Ensure the environment is clean
  • Support the children to eat safely
  • Develop understanding of the EYFS and development matters
  • Have strong interactions with the children
  • Work as a team
  • Communicate effectively
  • Observe, plan, assess and review using the family app
  • Create inviting environments inside and outside

Apprenticeship qualification and training

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Safeguarding
  • Manual Handling
  • Behaviour training
  • Prevent Equality and Diversity
  • FGM County lines Allergens
  • GDPR COSHH
  • Health and Safety
  • Fire Awareness
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Safer Food Better Business
  • Oral Health Apprentices will also be placed on relevant local authority training NDNA Training Parenta training.

Career progression

If the apprentice completes training, they will be encouraged to study further. They can take on extra roles and responsibilities, like 'Well being Officer, SEN support as 1:1, and after experience could apply for a supervisor's role. The running of a large nursery changes consistently as staff may take maternity, change working hours etc.

About the employer

Since July 2004, Apples and Pears Private Day Nursery have been dedicated to providing outstanding childcare to children living in Cheshire East, including those of Sandbach, Alsager and Congleton

Employer

MR S W & MRS S M EVANS

Address

Pear Tree Farm
Back Lane
Smallwood
Sandbach
CW11 2UN
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