Skills Bootcamp - Early Years

Part time Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Job Description

Skills Bootcamp -  Three Gables Day Nursery and Preschool, Westbourne

Our Skills Bootcamp, Early Years is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills, land a job, and start making money sooner.

We've teamed up with top employers and local authorities to create this program. When you finish, you'll have a fast track to our Accelerated Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, cutting down your learning time by up to six months and getting you into your dream job faster. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, Makaton and Early Talk Boost training so you’ll be ready to dive straight in.

And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away. Reserve your place today!

ABOUT THE BOOTCAMP

Aspire Training Team are proud to offer an 8 week programme consisting of live online group learning, 1-1 support from a dedicated team of Trainers, weekly placement with a local Early Years setting, Level 1 Makaton training by our experienced Trainer, support with your DBS application and a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate.

Over the course of 8 weeks you will take part in fun learning sessions designed to provide you with an introduction to childcare and help you to understand more about how children learn and develop. You will spend one day a week on a placement with a local Nursery where you get the opportunity to test your practical skills and begin to form relationships with what will hopefully become the setting for your accelerated Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

All taught sessions will be online, and you will need to attend an in-person First Aid training day at one of our locations.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Absolutely free to join: As long as you're 19 or older and meet our criteria, there are no fees whatsoever. And if you advance to our accelerated Level 3 apprenticeship, there's no cost there either.
  • Fast-track your journey: This Skills Bootcamp provides a direct route to our accelerated Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, saving you up to six months of learning time.
  • Topics covered: Introduction to childcare, promoting healthy lifestyles through exercise, Safeguarding and Health & Safety legislations and guidance, supporting Equality Diversity and Inclusion, an introduction to theorists and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice, plus how to support children transition to school including phonics – Letters and Sounds.
  • CPD Certifications: We offer you the opportunity to complete online courses to support your continuing professional development in Food Hygiene and Food Allergens. You will also complete Level 1 Makaton training.
  • Secure your paediatric first aid certification, crucial for Early Years work. Aspire Training Team will cover the expenses for this.
  • Assistance with your DBS application: We'll take care of the costs and paperwork for your DBS application, allowing you to concentrate on your studies.
  • Tailored assistance: Enjoy personalised support and guidance throughout your course, ensuring you have all the resources and help you need to excel. We will also support by helping with CV-writing and mock-interviews to help you practice and prepare.

ABOUT YOU

All participants are required to undergo a mandatory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Upon enrolment, our team will contact you to arrange this process. Not completing an enhanced DBS check could impact your eligibility to secure a position in an Early Years setting.

Applicants must have at least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to a GCSE grade C/GCSE grade 4), although we do accept those with a Level 1 qualification (GCSE grade D/GCSE grade 3). However, applicants with a Level 1 qualification in English and Maths must be open to completing a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification as part of the Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

Prior to enrolment, learners will be requested to provide certificates as evidence of their English and Maths proficiency level.

Access to an internet connection, a laptop or computer with microphone and camera function are required. The ability to travel to/from a local Early Years setting, as well as to one of the three locations for the First Aid training is essential.

*After you have completed this 8 week course, you will head into your accelerated Apprenticeship, where you will complete the remaining 12 months of your Apprenticeship at Three Gables Day Nursery and Preschool, Westbourne*

Three Gables Nursery are a privately run Day Nursery and Pre-School in Westbourne who provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment. Where children are encouraged to explore the homely and fun setting, whilst ensuring that all their needs are met and have the ability to express themselves and develop their social skills so that they can happily interact and learn with others.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their childcare career, working in a fantastic childcare setting while learning from qualified, passionate and experienced childcare professionals.

Three Gables Nursery are 100 percent committed to having a highly qualified, passionate and motivated team. We aim to work on higher ratio’s than the statutory framework, allowing us to give every child the time and attention they need. Both Managers and our Early Years Teachers have years of experience. We all have a clear vision of the care we want to offer and have strong leadership skills to make sure every day is special for your child.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

  • Working as part of a team to create a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere.
  • Providing care of the highest level to the children, including keeping them safe and ensuring that their needs are met.
  • Helping to set up the playrooms and tiding away at the end of the day.
  • Working in partnership with parents/carers, ensuring confidentially is respected at all times.
  • Gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the apprenticeship
  • Supporting children with potty training and changing nappies when required.
  • Helping to prepare and serve meals to the children.
  • Ensuring that records are kept up to date.
  • Keeping up to date with all coursework.

Qualities Required; 

  • Due to the nature of the role you will need to have excellent communication skills as you will be required to interact with parents to help support their children’s development
  • The ideal candidate will be bright, energetic, and passionate about childcare with a willingness to learn more and to gain further qualifications
  • You must be reliable, hardworking and a good team player and you must be willing to undertake training in order to gain your Level 3 in Childcare

Hours;

  • Shifts will be between the settings opening times of 8am to 6pm so you will need to be flexible around these hours.
  • The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, with additional hours and shifts to be discussed

Requirements;

  • You must be able to gain a clear DBS
  • GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English Language (or equivalent i.e. functional skills) 

Nursery Name

Aspire Sales