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Childcare Apprenticeship- Playdays Woodford Playdays

To work as part of the nursery team and support the children attending so that they are kept safe and well cared for and enjoy their time at the nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 01 Jun 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

    The selected candidate would be required to work on a full time basis (40 hours per week) between the hours of 7.30-6.30pm. The wage that will be offered to the successful candidate would be based on experience, and would meet national minimum wage.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    64 weeks

  • Possible start date

    02 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Jan 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001807538

  • Positions

    1 available

The Employer and the Opportunity

Playdays Nursery in South Woodford have a vacancy for a keen Childcare Apprentice to join their small and friendly team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to move to their Level 3 qualification. Playdays Nursery value their staff and this apprenticeship will allow movement throughout the nursery. You would start with the 2-5 year olds and move into the 0-2 year olds when ready. This can give you a great insight if you are starting out or the ability to develop and enhance your skills, knowledge and understanding if you are moving on to the next level.

Main Tasks

  • Cleaning and maintaining the learning environment
  • To complete your childcare qualification alongside your role with the nursery
  • To assist setting the rooms for activities and age appropriate play
  • To ensure that all records are kept up to date and are accurate
  • Handing over the children to their parents/carers at the end of the day
  • To work within the nursery policies and procedures – assistance will be given
  • Assisting all children at mealtimes, sleep/rest periods
  • Preparing Activities and learning experiences for children

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • To have a 'can do' attitude and take instruction well
  • To be a good time keeper

Personal qualities

  • To be friendly and approachable

Desired qualifications

Good basic Knowledge of English and maths.

Future prospects

To continue your career in the childcare industry.

Things to consider

Your journey to work each day.

About the employer

Playdays Nursery in South Woodford have a vacancy for a keen Childcare Apprentice to join their small and friendly team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is either ready to move to their Level 3 qualification . Playdays Nursery value their staff and this apprenticeship will allow movement throughout the nursery

Employer

Playdays

Address

52 54

Chigwell Road

E18 1NN

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Training

Training provider

JACE Training Ltd

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Jace Training & Assessment

Contact

Sue Cornish 02087738146 apprenticeships@jace-training.co.uk

By JACE Training

Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Please refer to the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment.  For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.

Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) Or complete a first aid course delivered by one of the following types of organisations as per the EYFS requirements. Voluntary aid society, member of trade body with an approval and monitoring system, or acknowledged by the Health and Safety Executive

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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