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Early Years Apprentice Cherubs
**An exciting new opportunity with an immediate start** Cherubs is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to join their growing nursery. Experience in childcare is not essential as full training will be provided.
Closing date: 09 Dec 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Wage
To be agreed upon appointment
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Working week
Monday to Friday (daily hours to be confirmed at interview)
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
12 Dec 2022
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Date posted
25 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001838252
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Positions
1 available
Cherubs 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
This employer is willing to take on a Level 3 Apprentice if a candidate has already obtained the appropriate Level 2 qualification.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Must:
- 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
Must:
- 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
Cherubs nursery offer children a homely, friendly, happy, safe environment for children to learn and play in. As we have such a small number of children we feel that we are able to offer an alternative type of care for parents who would prefer a more personal setting.
We provide high quality childcare for up to 25 children per day, aged between 3 months to 4 years.
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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