The broad purpose of the occupation is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level. 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.
They lead on the operational aspects of this provision and are typically responsible for leading other practitioners, an aspect or environment such as; Communication and Language, Planning and Assessment, Forest School, Physical Activity and Nutrition. They usually report directly to the head of the setting (The Manager, The Leader, The Director).
Examples of the occupational duties will include.
Promote the health and well-being of all children, self-regulation and resilience through learning rich environments, opportunities for challenging play and a healthy attitude towards risk taking.
Provide playful, sensitive interaction opportunities that reflect children’s needs, interests and motivations in order to facilitate and extend deep level learning.
Participate in and lead daily routines and practice, including childrens’ personal care, play and maintaining the physical environment.
Participate in and lead daily routines and practice, including childrens’ personal care, play and maintaining the physical environment.
Candidates for this course should be working in a related sector.
All applications will be reviewed on an individual basis. If you have experience or previous knowledge that will support your application please remember to include it. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths, aged 16-18, will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
Under new rules, apprentices aged 19 and over will no longer be required to achieve a Level 2 functional skills qualification in English and Maths to complete their apprenticeship. Although, the decision will be at the employers discretion, and apprentices are encouraged to discuss these requirements with their employer or training provider.
Maximum funding: £9,000
Please follow the link for more information on Apprenticeship Funding for Employers
Please feel free to call regarding any queries about funding on 01752 202264 or email admissions@achievementtraining.com
The enrolment forms below, need to be completed by both you as the employer and the apprentice. This will then allow us to gather the essential information needed to set up the apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Enrolment Form (Employer) – Part 1
Apprenticeship Enrolment Form (Apprentice) – Part 2
What Happens After Enrolment?
Once both forms have been completed, the following will take place:
- A tutor will be in touch to create a training plan for the new role.
- An appointment will be arranged during the first few weeks of employment.
- During this appointment, the tutor will review the course content with you and explain the delivery model and answer any questions.