Nursery Apprentice Happy Hands Limited
An excellent opportunity to work for a brilliant company and begin your career in Childcare. Each day you will be developing new Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours.
Closing date: 10 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£168.35
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
8.45am - 3.15pm - Term time only, days TBC
Total hours per week: 35.00
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Expected duration
12 months
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Possible start date
13 Jun 2022
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Date posted
20 Jan 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001811685
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Positions
1 available
An apprentice will be responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes and working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure.
An EYP will also support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child such as:
- Teeth
- Skin
- Hair
- Feeding
- Changing nappies
- Toileting under direction of a more senior member of the team
They will also work in partnerships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals, with support from a more senior member of the team, to meet the individual needs of each child. They will also have a responsibility for ensuring that they recognise when a child is in danger and/or at risk of serious harm or abuse and contributing to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
Personal qualities
- Ability to work well in a team
- Reliable with a flexible approach
Desired qualifications
A minimum of Grade 4/C or above/equivalent in maths and English.
Future prospects
Potential for a full-time position once the apprenticeship is complete and progression within the company.
About the employer
We are a privately owned day nursery for children between the ages of 3 months & 4 years old. We are a small family run business.
Large, light, and airy rooms are equipped with quality furnishings and toys, which make it a child's paradise whilst helping them to explore and encourage their natural curiosity.
Our mission To educate, socialise and prepare children for their next stage in education. We believe the early years of a child's life are the most important to their development.
Our vision To offer flexible, affordable, and high quality day care to our community and the wider public. We aim to support parents/carers in their children's development.
Employer
Happy Hands Limited
Address
St. James Road
Northampton
NN5 5LE
Training
Training provider
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Northampton College
Contact
Isobel McColgan 01604 734138 Isobel.McColgan@northamptoncollege.ac.uk
- Level 2 Apprenticeship - Early Years Practitioner
- Functional Skills (if applicable)
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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