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Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Little Learners Day Nursery

This apprenticeship is ideal for proactive, influential practitioners, working directly with children. These professionals take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children up to the age of 8 within their care and lead and support the practice of others. This course will progress and enhance their career.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,456.25

    Wage based on £10.50 per hour/ per 38 week year (nursery term time) Staff receive a yearly birthday bonus and anniversary bonus as well as an additional holiday day per year after their first anniversary (up to a max of 8 days for full time staff).

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday Mixture of shifts in line with rota, 07:15 - 17:00 and 09:00 - 18:45

    Total hours per week: 43.75

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    15 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000033497

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Typically responsible for leading and supporting other practitioners
  • To work as part of the school team to provide a safe, high quality early years environment for young children.
  • To work under the direct guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
  • Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

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

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This qualification is about enabling practitioners to step up into mentoring and supervising roles. There may be an opportunity to stay on at the same company and progress to the next level of apprenticeship and you may be able to study further. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent Early Years Educator (Grade Pass) Desired

About the employer

Little Learners Day Nursery have three branches in and around the Croydon area. Our South Croydon & West Croydon branches care for children aged 6 months - 4 years and our Purley branch care for children between 2 and 4 years old. Further information regarding our branches can be found on our website

Employer

Little Learners Day Nursery

Address

Haling Park Road

South Croydon

CR2 6NE

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Training

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Contact

Rachel Davis

racheldavis@bestpracticenet.co.uk

01174504736

Apprenticeship standard

Early years lead practitioner

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

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