GetMyFirstJob | Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Childcare Level 3, Wetherby in West Yorkshire

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Childcare Level 3, Wetherby

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If you're looking to start your career in early years, look no further! KME Nurseries Ltd t/a Cub are looking for apprentices to join their team and support in offering exceptional early years care and education for the modern family. They offer free lunch and an allowance for work clothes.

Locaton
Wetherby
Employer
KME Nurseries Limited t/a Cub
Provider
Realise
Wages
14723 per annum
Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Opportunity Details

KME Nurseries Limited t/a Cub are looking for a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join their them!

Role description / key accountabilities:

  • To work as a responsible, motivated team member, provide quality care and education to children, and work in positive partnership with parents and carers, while working towards a full and relevant qualification.
  • To work as a Key Person to a small group of children; this role includes:
  • To build warm, supportive relationships with children based on trust and respect
  • To work in positive partnerships with parents and carers, and sharing information promptly and professionally
  • To complete ongoing observations, and accurate assessments of children
  • To use assessments, alongside your knowledge of the child’s interests, to plan stimulating and engaging activities
  • To maintain accurate and informative records relating to the children’s development, and supporting the children to make excellent progress
  • To assist the Room Leader in maintaining a safe, organised, accessible, and enabling environment.
  • To maintain the health, safety, and security of all children, through a vigilant approach to risk assessment, hygiene, and welfare.
  • To follow all nursery policies and procedures.
  • To develop a confident knowledge of safeguarding, with a full understanding of policies and procedures, and to act and respond when necessary.
  • To take an inclusive approach with regards to special educational needs and disabilities.
  • To engage positively with visitors and external agencies.
  • To contribute and engage in the wider development of the nursery, including the Cub Curriculum.
  • To provide cover in other rooms as required.
  • To be an effective and supportive team member who communicates professionally with others.

This role also comes with benefits, such as:

  • Employee Benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free lunch and coffee
  • Work clothes allowance

We can’t wait to welcome you in!

Full Time 37.50 Hours per week Childcare 1 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!

Posted
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Apply by
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Interviews
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Start date
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Skills Required

Essential:

  • An ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and team
  • An ability to work as part of team
  • A strong work ethic

Desirable but not essential:

  • Some knowledge of safeguarding and relevant procedures
  • Some knowledge of the requirements of the EYFS
  • Some knowledge and understanding of child development


Qualifications Required

  • Must have fluency in written and spoken English, and an ability to write reports, and keep clear and effective records

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. KME 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 through KME's dedicated training provider, Realise.

Personal Qualities

  • A sense of fun, energy, and positivity!
  • A love for children, and a belief that all children deserve an outstanding childcare experience
  • Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered.
  • A responsible, professional attitude, and an ability to act with integrity
  • A commitment to equal opportunities

Prospects

  • To continue your career in the childcare sector, upskills with further qualifications that may be required. Roles such asRoom Leader Nursery Management may be available to the right candidates

Other Information

  • All jobs are offered subject to a DBS, reference and ID checks.
  • Free Parking
  • On some bus routes
  • 20 days holiday per year

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