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Childcare Apprentice Tree Tops Day Care for Children

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Langstone, Havant are looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

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Closing date: 19 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £144.30

    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 - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Oct 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001775923

  • Positions

    1 available

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Langstone, Havant are looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team.

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 Trainer

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Someone who ideally has some experience working with children (babies, toddlers or pre-school)

Personal qualities

  • Confident
  • Organised
  • Reliable 
  • Creative person

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE maths and English at C/4 grade or above is preferred but not essential
  • If the desired candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Childcare qualification (or sufficient experience), the L3 Early Years Educator (Standard) is available on an 18-month basis

Future prospects

  • Depending on previous experience/qualification the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard is available and maybe offered (18-month duration)
  • Once completing your Apprenticeship, you may be offered the chance to progress or 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
  • The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Small, family run company providing childcare for 9 children from 3 months up to 5 years.

Employer

Tree Tops Day Care for Children

Address

21

Langstone Road

Havant

PO9 1RA

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Training

Training provider

Showcase Training LTD

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Showcase Training Ltd

Contact

James Sproat 07715658042 james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard 

  • Functional Skills: English and maths level 1 minimum (unless exempt)

If the desired candidate already holds a valid Level 2 Childcare qualification (or sufficient experience), the Level 3 Early Years Educator (Standard) is available on an 18-month basis

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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