Early Years Educator Apprentice - Walton-on-Thames

Enthusiasm for working with young children
An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities

Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.

Experience of working in a childcare is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
'€¢ Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
'€¢ Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
'€¢ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
'€¢ Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
Punctuality
Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
Patience
Reliability and trustworthiness
A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues

Opportunities to progress within the group

This post requires an enhanced DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children. An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment.