Early Years Apprentice

About the role

🌟 Early Years Educator (Level 3 Apprenticeship) at Shine! 🌟

Ready to kickstart an awesome career shaping young minds? Join the Shine team and become an everyday hero for kids aged 3 and up! 🚀 You'll be the spark behind their curiosity, igniting their imaginations through play, creativity, and awesome active learning. Plus, you’ll provide the super-stable environment they need to truly shine! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Sparking learning and development by facilitating play, creative arts, and sports activities. 🎨⚽
• Providing top-notch care and support, creating a safe and stimulating environment for every child. 🛡️
• Getting creative with resources to deliver engaging, high-quality experiences. 💡
• Connecting with parents and carers, sharing positive updates about their child's journey at Shine. 🗣️
• Being a Key Person for a group of children, helping them navigate transitions and keeping a close eye on their wellbeing. 🤗
• Ensuring the health and safety of everyone is always the number one priority, and knowing how to act fast in emergencies. 🚨
• Staying on top of Ofsted standards and understanding the Early Years Framework in the Shine way. ✅
• Championing Shine's policies and procedures, and acting with integrity, especially when it comes to safeguarding. 💖
• Working during school holidays for our super fun Holiday Club provision! 🏖️

The Perks:

• Gain valuable experience and a recognized Level 3 qualification. 🎓
• Receive a Paediatric First Aid qualification. 🩹
• Opportunities to work across different locations – good transport links are a must! 🚌💨
• Be part of a supportive and inspiring team. 🙌

Your Training Journey:

You’ll be attending the Filton Campus of SGS College fortnightly for your learning, with independent study for portfolio building in the weeks between.

Requirements:

• A passion for working with children and a desire to make a real difference. ❤️
• Ability to commit to the apprenticeship training schedule. 📅
• Confidence using public transport or having your own consistent means of transport. 🚗
• Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 👍

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate children’s learning and development through play, creative, and sports activities
• Provide care and appropriate support to children, ensuring a secure and stimulating environment
• Organise and utilise resources imaginatively to ensure engaging, high-quality care
• Liaise with and support parent/carers by sharing feedback about Shine sessions
• Ensure the health and safety of all children and staff, acting appropriately in emergencies

Skills