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Nursery Assistant - Childcare Apprenticeship Field House Day Nursery Ltd

You will have the opportunity to work alongside qualified staff across all areas of the nursery age range of 3 months-5 years, to develop your practical skills in caring for young children under the overall guidance of the Nursery Manager and mentors within the setting.

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Closing date: 02 Dec 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £129.00

    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

    Days and times to be discussed during the interview with the employer.

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    06 Dec 2021

  • Date posted

    05 Jul 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001733692

  • Positions

    1 available

  • To help and support all senior staff members to ensure that all children attending receive a high quality of care
  • Set up activities to meet the individual and personal needs of the children
  • You will need to be caring, sympathetic, dedicated and committed to the learning and development of children
  • This opportunity could lead to the advanced apprenticeship, Level 3 and future employment with Field House Nursery
  • The successful candidate will be required to attend college for 1 day per week

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Caring
  • Good communication skills
  • Dedication
  • Commitment
  • Able to follow instructions
  • A good team player

Personal qualities

  • Honesty
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
  • Motivated
  • Willing to accept responsibility
  • Keen to progress
  • Willing to learn
  • Positive attitude

Desired qualifications

GCSE's or equivalent in 2 subjects.  

English & maths at a 4 grade or above, or equivalent. 

Future prospects

Progression to the Level 3 Early Years Educators qualification, including full-time employment at the end of both courses. 

Things to consider

A DBS check will be required. 

Please ensure you're able to travel to the employers location. 

About the employer

Graded outstanding at our most recent inspection, Ofsted described the leadership as ‘inspirational’ and stated ‘there is meticulous focus on self-evaluation in the pursuit of excellence’.

Our aim is to provide a secure and caring environment where children can experience a wide variety of activities and facilitate social interaction with peers and adults. We work within each child’s developmental stage and capabilities and always positively support children’s learning in all areas of development to enable them to become independent, confident, school ready individuals.

Employer

Field House Day Nursery Ltd

Address

2

Munro Street

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 5HA

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Training

Training provider

E.QUALITY TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by E Quality Training

Contact

Liam Lambert 01782 620003 liamlambert@equality.training

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Standards
  • Functional Skills for English and maths.

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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