Childcare Apprentice PINE RIVERS KINDERGARTEN LTD

You will work four days a week at your nursery setting as a nursery assistant, gaining your practical experience. This will involve a range of activities from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play. You will then attend college once a week.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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

    Mon-Fri between 8am-6pm. Includes 1 hour unpaid lunch. Total hours per week: 40 hours a week

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    06 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000015887

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Maintain accurate and effective children’s records 
  • Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality 
  • Support, promote and implement policies relating to diversity and equality 
  • Work well as part of a team 
  • Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery day 
  • Work in partnership with parents 
  • Attend parent events and meetings as required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Diploma Early Years
  • Educator depending on previous experience and qualifications
  • Intermediate apprentices will attend day release. Advanced can choose between day release or evening classes
  • Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in Maths and English and Paediatric First Aid certificate

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You can progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles. You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Caring

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4 or higher) Desired

Things to consider

Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery. There will be a lot of cleaning to do and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work but it is very rewarding.

About the employer

Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd employs a friendly and professional team that is committed to making the most of a building full of character, that is ideal for inspiring the education and imaginative development of early years children.

Employer

PINE RIVERS KINDERGARTEN LTD

Address

5 WESTERN ELMS AVENUE

READING

RG30 2AL

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Training

Training provider

CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Enquiries

enquiries@chilterntraining.org

01189566995

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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