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Apprentice Early Years Lead Practitioner Specialist Play Learning & Activity Team Ltd

We are seeking a long term, strong leader for our preschool or baby room who has experience in leadership and with 0–5-year-olds. You will need to be committed to your professional learning and development while completing your studies and apply the theoretical knowledge that you learn with your training provider to your practice in the setting.

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Closing date: 29 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,118.04

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm

    Total hours per week: 45.00

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    24 months

  • Possible start date

    30 May 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Oct 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC001779004

  • Positions

    2 available

Responsibilities include:

  • You will need a good knowledge of forest schooling and how it benefits children 
  • Knowledge of planning model and the EYFS is essential
  • Using our online hub, for tracking and observations; the need to be IT literate is essential
  • Make sure the main room meets and excels in the areas of the Statutory Framework: remains safe for children, kept clean etc.
  • Delegate tasks and support your team's development, whilst ensuring the children in your care are developing well and have the best opportunities accessible to them at all times
  • You will be knowledgeable in school readiness and the ability to get children school ready for their big transition
  • Give strong support to both the management team as well as your fellow room leaders to ensure you are all achieving the same goals and sharing a drive for success

The person:

  • Good communication skills are essential for teamwork and relationship building with our families
  • You will need to be a good team player and communicate well within the team
  • Honesty and a passion to ensure children receive the very best start in life is essential

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communication skills are essential for teamwork and relationship building with our families
  • IT skills

 

 

Personal qualities

  • Honesty and a passion to ensure children receive the very best start in life is essential
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn and are approachable, efficient, organised and enthusiastic
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • A good role model for both staff and children

Desired qualifications

  • Maths & English at GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent
  • Level 3 in Early Years Educator or equivalent is essential

Future prospects

On completion of the apprenticeship, there is a possibility that  you will be given a full-time permanent contract.

Things to consider

Free parking is available on site and the nearest train station is a 2 minute walk from the setting.

Uniforms are provided at no cost.

Cooked lunches are available on site for £1 per day, and booked in advance.

About the employer

Specialist Play Learning & Activity Team Ltd (SPLAT) is a privately owned, family run company that was established in 2011. The managing director aims to ensure that the company is always  delivering high-quality childcare and play focused learning opportunities to all children ages 0-11 years to meet the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Article 31 ) which respects that all children have the right to rest and play.

With two successful out of school clubs in Stevenage the director was offered the opportunity to build the delightful day nursery and forest school in Henlow Bridge Lakes in 2018.

Employer

Specialist Play Learning & Activity Team Ltd

Address

Henlow Bridge Lakes

Arlesey Road

Henlow

SG16 6DD

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Training

Training provider

Education and Skills

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Education and Skills

Contact

Jenny lindley 07506080920 jenny.lindley@education-and-skills.com

The aim of the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner qualification is to support leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to the early years practice. The Early Years Senior Practitioner will be a positive role model for the team. Through clear leadership and effective management, the Senior Practitioner will support and promote best practice within legislative requirements to enable quality provision.

Apprenticeship standard

Early years lead practitioner

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

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