Responsibilities
As Early Years Educator Apprentice your roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Contribute to weekly planning for children
- Creating and carrying out exciting activities with the children
- Observations and assessments of children to mark where they are in their current development
- Housekeeping and preparation of snack and tea
- Be aware of and comply with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Future Prospects
- Room for progression either in the nursery or into a school environment
Skills Required
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to take instruction
Qualities Required
- A positive, clear role model
- Willing team player
- Adaptable
Qualifications Required
- Secondary school education – GCSEs or equivalent
- Level 2 Qualification in Childcare
Training Provided
Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider supporting over 4,000 learners through their training, and 1,500 organisations to consistently deliver high quality Apprenticeships across their businesses
- Paragon Skills achieves some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. Its extensive experience across multiple specialisms has contributed to an overall achievement rate of 71.4% (2018/19) exceeding the national average of 65.6%, and an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating