Childcare Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements.

Overview of Role:  

An Early Years Educator: 

• Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child 
• Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play 
• Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure 
• Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations 
• Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine 
• Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child 

With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting.  

Individuals will undergo all the checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children.? 

For more information on the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fulfil this role, please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator/ 

Entry Requirements:  

There are no formal entry requirements but each employer might state their own requirements. 

Duration:  

The apprenticeship will typically take 18 months to complete. 

If you have an employer that is willing to take you on as an apprentice, please provide us with those details so we can contact them.

If you don’t have an employer, all of our current vacancies are available to see and apply for on The College website and on Isle of Wight Jobs. In the meantime, someone from the apprenticeship team will contact you with information on the next steps.

Delivery:  

Apprentices will complete work-based learning and will be paid a wage, gaining valuable knowledge and experience. In-house training will be provided by the employer with an Assessor visiting and supporting in the work place. Further training will be provided at the Isle of Wight College, depending on the needs of the learner and the employer. This method of delivery allows for a flexible approach which is tailored to each apprenticeship.  

Qualification:  

• Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Please refer to the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications:?https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications 
•  Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment. 
• Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) to meet the EYFS requirements. 

Assessment:  

The apprenticeship will end with an End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours each apprentice has developed. Employers will decide when the apprentice is ready to be assessed. 

The End Point Assessment consists of:  

• Knowledge test 
• Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio  

Career Progression:  

With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting. 

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.