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Childcare Apprenticeship Level 2 Lodge Farm Nursery School

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to start their career in childcare. Based in a friendly nursery the role will involve assisting in the planning and delivering of fun and educational activities for children, whilst taking care of the childrens developmental and personal needs.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 06 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £280.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours Per Week, Shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    13 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001812112

  • Positions

    3 available

As an apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your duties activities may include:

  • Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
  • Play alongside and with children to support their play
  • Contribute to children’s records through observation
  • Assist with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
  • Contribute in creating a safe, happy environment for the children
  • Ensure the play area is clean and tidy at all times

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team work

Personal qualities

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Patient, and caring
  • The ability to interact positively with children and adults
  • Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Motivated

Desired qualifications

  • Good Numeracy - A*-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential
  • Good Literacy - A*-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential
     

Future prospects

There may be the opportunity to continue your employment at the end of the level 2 apprenticeship and progress to level 3.

About the employer

Lodge Farm Nursery School prides itself on offering a unique and different experience for your child’s care and Early Years education. The Nursery School is based in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and is within easy access to the M4 and A350.The Nursery is based in extended farm buildings on a working farm with lots of safe outdoor space including an outdoor classroom and woodland/Forest School area. We have daily Forest School sessions with our qualified practitioner and there is always an opportunity for a wellie walk no matter the weather.“I am a parent myself with three children, and when I opened the Nursery in 1991, it felt there was a need for excellent quality early years childcare where children can be nurtured and developed in a homely environment. I encourage you to come and see for yourself our unique childcare facilities. We very much look forward to meeting you in the future.” Diane Collins – Principal (Cert. Ed)We are open all year round, offering flexible sessions and the option of term time only for parents that do not need childcare during the school holidays. Our holiday club “Meadows” also welcomes children up to 11 years old during the school holidays.

Employer

Lodge Farm Nursery School

Address

Lodge Farm Nursery

Malmesbury Road

Chippenham

SN15 5PY

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Aspiration Training Ltd

Contact

Kellie Greenway 07879 554914 kgreenway@aspirationtraining.com

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English, if required

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply now' and you will be redirected to the Aspiration Training Limited website where you will be required to submit an application. If this is your first visit to Aspiration Training Limited you will be required to register on the website, please complete all fields upon registration and ensure you attach a copy of your CV

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Jun 2022