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Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship THE GROVE NURSERY & PRE- SCHOOL LTD

An Early Years Practitioner (EYP) works in a range of early years settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) including; full day-care, children’s centres, playgroups, pre-schools, nursery schools, reception. This apprenticeship is a great first step into a career in the Early Years sector.

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Closing date: 25 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Age 16-17 - £4.81 an hour. Age 18-20 - £6.83 an hour. 24 days annual leave per year plus all bank holidays.

    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

    Monday - Friday shift system between 07:45 - 18:30, to be decided with candidate. One hour unpaid lunch break. Some evenings for staff meetings and or promotional events i.e. Parents evenings

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064321

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Early Years Practitioners work with and care for children from birth to 5 years
  • They play a role in supporting children to have the best start to their education
  • You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
  • Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
  • To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

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

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator status including the Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is up to you what you do when you have finished your apprenticeship. There may be an opportunity to stay on at the same company and progress to the next level of apprenticeship or you may want to look for a new job or professional development opportunity.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4/C) Desired

About the employer

We are a nurturing environment in which children thrive according to Ofsted. We operate within the Reggio Emilia ethos and work towards developing children through their languages to achieve their potential. We strongly believe in developing a platform for potential in our team, as much as we do in our children.

Employer

THE GROVE NURSERY & PRE- SCHOOL LTD

Address

91 SHEPPERTON ROAD

ISLINGTON

LONDON

N1 3DF

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Training

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Contact

Rachel Davis

racheldavis@bestpracticenet.co.uk

01174504736

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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