Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

As a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice, you will work as part of the nursery team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

Initially, you will take on the role of Key Person for one child, building a positive relationship with the child and their family and supporting their individual learning, development and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a warm, caring and trusting relationship with your key child, helping them to feel safe, secure and confident within the setting.
• Get to know your key child's individual interests, personality, routines, needs, strengths and areas for development.
• Support your key child with settling into the nursery environment and develop a strong partnership with their parents/carers.
• Observe your key child's development and use observations to identify their interests, achievements and next steps.
• Contribute to planning and providing appropriate activities and experiences that support the child's individual development and interests.
• Support children's development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Encourage children's independence, confidence, communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide age-appropriate opportunities for children to explore, investigate, play and learn through a range of activities and experiences.
• Ensure children's individual needs, including dietary, cultural, medical and developmental needs, are understood and appropriately supported.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to children's development, care and wellbeing.
• Communicate professionally and positively with parents/carers, sharing information about their child's day, progress and achievements.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistent care and support for children.
• Follow the nursery's policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, behaviour management and infection control.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
• Support children's personal care needs, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing, mealtimes, sleep routines and other age-appropriate care.
• Promote healthy eating, good hygiene and positive personal care routines.
• Supervise children effectively and ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Recognise and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with nursery procedures.
• Help prepare and organise resources, activities and learning environments.
• Take part in indoor and outdoor play and learning opportunities.
• Support inclusive practice and ensure every child is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and supervision meetings as required.
• Work towards completing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.
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Progression of Responsibility

As the apprentice develops their knowledge, confidence and competence, they will gradually take on greater responsibility within the nursery. This may include becoming Key Person for additional children, contributing more independently to planning and observations, supporting other children within the room and taking a more active role in the day-to-day running of the setting.

The apprentice will always work within their level of competence and will receive appropriate supervision, training and support throughout their apprenticeship.