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Have you completed your Level 2 Early Years qualification and looking to progress in an Apprenticeship?

If you hold a L2 Diploma in Early Years, then this can be an amazing opportunity for someone to progress to their Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Duties

·         To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery

·         To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors

·         To provide leadership in the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage to other practitioners within the setting

·         To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same

·         To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care

·         To support, inspire and mentor other practitioners

·         To establish and sustain a culture of collaborative and co-operative working between colleagues

·         To work in partnership with families and parents/carers at home and in the setting

·         To contribute to the work of a multi-professional team and co-ordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis

·         To be accountable for the delivery of high-quality provision through an effective observation, assessment and planning process

·         Remain up-to-date with all legislation, outstanding practice and leadership developments in the early years

·         Implement changes following amendments to policy, new research and training

·         To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

·  To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Experience working with children

Personal Qualities

  • Hardworking
  • Self motivated
  • Punctual 

Qualifications

Applicants will be required to attend an initial assessment at Blackburn College

 NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Childcare and Education, Early Years Educator (EYE) or equivalent/ qualification in English and maths, C or Above.

 Future Prospects

Progression to the next level Apprenticeship/Working as a qualified practitioner.

Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Proposed Duration

Level 3 – 20 months

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Contact

Apprenticeship Team

01254 292500

Apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk