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Early Years Assistant Apprentice (Childcare) DUCKLINGS DAY NURSERIES LIMITED
An exciting new opportunity with an immediate start. Ducklings Day Nurseries Ltd. is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to join their Liverpool (Halewood) nursery. Experience in childcare is not essential as full training will be provided.
Closing date: 13 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Wage
Competitive salary
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Working week
Monday to Friday (daily hours to be as per rota)
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
20 Jun 2022
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Date posted
10 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001819791
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Positions
1 available
Ducklings Day Nurseries Ltd. is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual with good personal and communication skills, the ability to show initiative and be successful in a competitive working environment.
The role will include, but is not restricted, to:
- Successfully gaining DBS clearance before starting work
- Working in a nursery setting for an agreed number of hours per week
- Attending 'off the job' training one day per week
- Following instructions from the line manager or supervisor, in all aspects of work within the nursery setting
- Performing a range of activities with the children in the nursery, which could include feeding, playing, reading, singing etc
- Complying with safeguarding legislation
- Complying with health, safety and security regulations and legislation.
- Liaising with manager
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Be eager to learn and master new skills
- Work well under pressure
- Be outgoing with friendly disposition
- Maintain a professional image at all times
- Have a desire to learn all aspects of Childcare
Personal qualities
- Be well presented at all times
- Be punctual
- Be able to work well in a team
- Have a willingness to learn all aspects of Childcare
- Have the confidence to use own initiative
- Have a good standard of hygiene
- Have a bubbly and happy personality
Desired qualifications
Qualifications required depend on the level of the apprenticeship you will be doing with the employer.
Level 2:
- GCSE Maths and English A-C or 4-9 (or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.
Level 3:
- GCSE Maths and English A-C or 4-9 (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
Future prospects
Level 2: On completion of Level 2 Early Years Practitioner there is the possibility of progressing to a further 18-month advanced apprenticeship to complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Level 3: On completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship you will have the skills and qualifications to go on and potentially manage a nursery.
About the employer
Our vision is to be an outstanding nursery which offers all children and their families high quality, anti-discriminatory, loving care and provision by incorporating the principles and practices of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Employer
DUCKLINGS DAY NURSERIES LIMITED
http://www.theducklingsdaynursery.co.uk/
Address
45
Higher Road
Liverpool
L25 0QG
Training
Training provider
JARVIS TRAINING MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Jarvis Training Management Ltd
Contact
Ciara Nolan 01513369340 ciara.nolan@jarvis-eu.com
Level 2
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Functional Skills – Maths and English
- On the job training at a specific location
Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator
- Functional Skill – Maths and English
- On the job training at a specific location
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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