Childcare Apprenticeships

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

Work alongside a talented team, learning how to care for and support the development of children aged three months to four years old.
You’ll build knowledge in all areas of Early Years, learning how to create and adapt activities to support each individual child.

Summary

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with Early Years training provider, YMCA, who will guide you through the Level 3 Early Years diploma, all from the workplace.
  • Whilst learning, we’re looking for someone who will interact with the children, inspiring them through singing, reading, moving, imaginative and creative play.
  • Support the team with the day to day running of the nursery, keeping it a clean, safe and inspiring place for all children.
  • Complete Paediatric First Aid and Safeguard training to equip yourself with the skills on how to  keep children safe.
  • Become Key Person to a small number of children, getting to know their likes, dislikes, routines, family life and support their learning journey.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

GCSE or equivalent  Math and English at GCSE Level 4 or above is desirable. 

Qualifications required

Array

Future prospects

Once qualified, we aim to offer as many Apprentices as possible a permanent job with us. We support all team members to progress onto higher learning if they desire.

Things to consider

Being reliable and prompt is very important. The nursery is on a main bus route.

This position requires a full DSB.

Training to be provided

  • A full Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Functional Skills where required

About the employer

Once Upon a Time Nursery School Limited

At Once upon a time we aim to provide families the very best childcare in Norwich. Set up in 2007 by Julie and John Banbury, we’re a family-owned, family-managed business with four nursery schools. All of our settings offer a homely, safe and friendly environment. And our wide range of resources has been chosen to inspire young children.

In 2017, Julie and John welcomed their daughter, Georgia, into the business.  We’re proud to have two of our nursery schools currently rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and two rated as ‘Good’.

Address

170 Wroxham Road

Norwich

Norfolk

NR7 8DE