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Childcare Apprentice Brightsparks Day Nursery

To work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all-round development and where high standards of care are provided.

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Closing date: 01 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £187.59

    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

    Either between 9.00am - 6.00pm or 8.00am - 5.00pm with a day release for college. Days TBC.

    Total hours per week: 39.00

  • Expected duration

    70 weeks

  • Possible start date

    02 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001811914

  • Positions

    2 available

Duties Include:

  • Be a reliable member of a team, working co-operatively and with flexibility
  • To follow the Brightsparks Routine and to adhere to the nursery policies
  • To learn to work within the EYFS Guidelines
  • To develop good communications with parents / guardians, encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress and development and make them feel welcomed at all times
  • To work with enthusiasm and motivation at all times
  • To assist with the supervision of the children and ensure their safety at all times
  • To ensure quality interaction with the children at play (indoor and outdoor) and at mealtimes
  • Assist with the creation of a stimulating and attractive nursery environment
  • Attend parent meetings, be involved in fundraising events and assist with the promotion of the nursery
  • Assist with the care, maintenance and security of all equipment and toys within the Nursery and to adhere to the room’s cleaning schedule

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time keeping skills

Personal qualities

  • Be passionate about delivering extremely high standards of service
  • To be flexible
  • Reliability
  • Initiative
  • Willingness to learn

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and maths grade C/4 or above

Future prospects

  • A career in childcare

Things to consider

  • Depending on experience a level 3 might be offered
  • The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Brightsparks Day Nurseries have been established to provide part-time and full-time care in safe, stimulating and enjoyable environments.

Employer

Brightsparks Day Nursery

Address

Homefield Road

Coulsdon

CR5 1ES

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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

  • Early Years Practitioner Qualification
  • Functional Skills if required

Depending on experience, level 3 Educator could be offered instead of a level 2.

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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