The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is a natural progression from level 2 Early Years Practitioner. As an Early Years Educator you will remain employed in an early year’s setting such as a nursery but you will build upon your knowledge and have more responsibilities in your role by having a group of key children. Through the course you will build on the knowledge gained in level 2 and will gain a deeper understanding of child development by looking at different theories and how to put these into practice. In order to complete this course, you will need to complete paediatric first aid training. Candidates needs to be caring, honest, reliable, patient, friendly, use own initiative, have good communication skills, be practical and a problem solver.

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As active practitioners they are effective role models of play-based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice. They are highly skilled professionals who take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision. They engage with sector developments both locally and nationally, with a commitment to developing their own professional and educational competencies. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with children aged birth to eight years, families, practitioners, other professionals, and appropriate agencies. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting.

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As an apprentice in the early years sector, you will be starting a fulfilling career working with children. In your job role you will be working in an early year’s setting such as a nursery while you complete your training. You will be an employed member of staff and will have responsibilities such as planning engaging activities for children’s learning, safeguarding children, and providing professional care.

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