Lilliput Day Nursery - Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Lilliput Day Nursery – Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

PE4 6LA
| Full time

Organisation: Lilliput Day Nursery

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts between 07:30 am and 6 pm

Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities.

• Support the implementation of learning activities with individual or small groups of pupils
• Support the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning
• Assist in producing learning resources
• Help with pupil supervision
• Monitor and record pupil progress and developmental needs
• Report pupil progress to the teacher
• Work within the scheme's policy and procedures
• Work in accordance with the relevant apprenticeship standard/framework and complete work in a timely manner

• Empathy and understanding of children under five
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents
• Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records
• Administrative and basic IT skills
• Calm and caring nature
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
• A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
• Ability to perform under stress
• A creative thinker
• A good sense of humour

• Being part of a small, friendly and supportive team
• Room for progression within the setting once qualified

Over the course of 15–18 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare, wellbeing principles for children and at higher levels, child protection, data, supporting key life transitions and behaviour management (these modules may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme you will achieve a Level 3 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years.

We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role.

To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process.

If you do not hold GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent), these will be delivered alongside the apprenticeship programme.

Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, you will receive teaching sessions using various methods including face‑to‑face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom, whilst using our interactive multi‑sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi‑weekly or monthly, depending on the learner’s preferred learning style.

You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our e‑portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your knowledge, skills, and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA).

As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20 % of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.