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Nursery Apprentice Carousel Nursery School Limited

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly nursery in Hilsea, Portsmouth are looking for L2 (or L3) Nursery Apprentices to join their team.

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Closing date: 17 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday. Shifts as per rota.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    18 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Apr 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001697750

  • Positions

    2 available

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • Creating warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Training Tutor

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Someone who ideally has some experience working with children.

Personal qualities

To be a confident, organised, reliable, and creative person.

Desired qualifications

GCSE or equivalent, maths and English at C/4 grade or above is preferred but not essential. A L2 qualification in Childcare would be advantageous if looking to do the L3 award.

Future prospects

Once completing your L2/L3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042 

About the employer

Carousel Nursery School has been established since 1998 providing childcare for children from 3 months up until school all year round, as well as school children during school holiday.

Employer

Carousel Nursery School Limited

Address

40

Northern Parade

Portsmouth

PO2 8ND

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Training

Training provider

Showcase Training LTD

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Showcase Training Ltd

Contact

James Sproat 07715 658042 james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

If the desired candidate already holds a valid L2 qualification or sufficient experience, the L3 Early Years Educator is available on an 18-month basis.

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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