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Tops Day Nurseries Devonport - Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

We are currently looking to recruit a Level 2 Childcare Apprentice to join us at Tops Day Nurseries to complete their Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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

    The apprentice will be working 30 hours per week Monday to Friday between the settings opening hours of 06.00 - 20.00

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000057679

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist in providing a safe environment for children
  • Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
  • Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation
  • Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships
  • Taking children on trips out and assist on picking up from school
  • Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
    Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate

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

  • Intermediate Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce 
  • Level 2 Functional skills in English and maths if necessary
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential to gain permanent employment within the setting
  • May be able to progress onto achieving the Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Patience, Reliable, Confident, Friendly, Flexible, Motivated, Good with children

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Other Must be able to obtain a clear DBS (Grade -) Essential

About the employer

Tops Devonport is lucky to be based within Green Ark Children’s Centre – a SureStart Children’s Centre serving Devonport and Stoke. Employees benefit from being surrounded by historical culture with the Halfpenny Bridge and Naval Heritage Centre a short distance from the nursery as well as many other attractions close by.

Employer

TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

Leander House,

Green Ark Children's Centre,

Fore Street,

PL1 4DW

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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