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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner with The Paddocks Nursery The Paddocks Nursery

Are you looking for a new exciting role to continue your career in childcare? We are recruiting now for a September start. If you’re passionate about delivering a high-class learning journey to all children, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can grow and advance with the team.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 25 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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

    Between the hours of 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, all year round. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000062116

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Providing high quality childcare for under-fives, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential.
  • To ensure you have knowledge of child protection and follow the policies and procedures in place. Ensure the children are safeguarded whilst they are within our care and any concerns are reported to the Nursery designated Lead.
  • Assist in provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all. To integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities.
  • Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this.
  • To assist in the provision of a high quality play environment  that adheres to OFSTED requirements through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Early Years Resources, to develop a high quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals.
  • Daily supervision and care of a number of children, taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.
  • Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals.

As a member of staff at Paddocks nursery, it is expected that you will follow all of the policies and procedures of the nursery, including confidentiality. You will be expected to maintain a high standard in every aspect of the nursery.

 

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

  • Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills in maths and English
  • End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test and End Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship 

  • Possibility of permanent employment

     
     

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Knowledge of safeguarding, Confidentiality, Commitment to learn, Flexible, Well presented, Polite, Punctual, Trustworthy, Hardworking, Honest, Adaptable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and/or maths (Grade A-C/9-4) Essential

Things to consider

Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

About the employer

The Paddocks Nursery & Pre-School serves the rural market town of Wiveliscombe, the surrounding 10 parishes and further afield. The Paddocks Nursery and Pre-School is a purpose-built facility and opened in 2008. In 2014 Wiveliscombe Primary School took over the management of the nursery and we benefit from shared expertise and educational values.

Employer

The Paddocks Nursery

Address

Croft Way

Wiveliscombe

Taunton

TA4 2BF

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Training

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

Contact

Georgina Hainsby

ghainsby@sslcic.co.uk

07976 981994

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 25 Aug 2022