Summary
Are you looking to train in Early Years? Showcase Training are looking for Early Years Apprentices for a number of nurseries and preschools in your area. You would be working and interacting directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.
What you will do at work
As an Early Years Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.
This includes:
- Creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
- Under supervision, you will provide all aspects of care for children, including washing, changing and feeding
- Acting as a key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
- Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Being aware of the nursery’s policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to
- Completing all work to the desired timescales as set by the Showcase Tutor
Training
- Level 3 Apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator.
- Functional Skills: Maths, English at level 2 minimum (Unless exempt)
- Paediatric First Aid
- End Point Assessment.
Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 or C and above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4 or C and above) – desired
About this employer
Since 2015, Showcase Training has been a leading Early Years Training Provider, delivering high-quality Early Years apprenticeships and training across the South of the UK. We’re passionate about supporting learners and employers through expert teaching, hands-on guidance, and a people-first approach.
Our experienced team is dedicated to helping every learner grow in confidence, achieve their qualifications, and build a rewarding career in Early Years education. As a trusted Early Years Training Provider, we focus on creating positive outcomes for both learners and employers through tailored support and industry expertise.
After this apprenticeship
Once you have qualified at level 2, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto level 3 or full-time employment, plus further training.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.