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Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 2 COTTON TAILS NURSERIES LTD

A chance to gain valuable skills while working in a nursery setting as well as learn about Childcare related topics in a classroom setting. This will include gaining your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.

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Closing date: 26 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,004.32

    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

    Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065072

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately

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

Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare. You will gain an NVQ Level 2 Diploma and become an Early Years Practitioner.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

During the Intermediate Apprenticeship in childcare, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities within the role, with the potential to progress on the Advanced Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years Educator.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C) Essential

About the employer

Cotton Tails Nurseries Ltd is a group of four private day care facilities, 3 settings are situated across Birmingham, and our newest site is in Worcestershire (Hagley). We cater for children aged between 0-5 years old. Each setting is unique in it's layout and is individually designed.

Employer

COTTON TAILS NURSERIES LTD

Address

14 Leach Green Lane, Birmingham

B45 9BL

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Amy Langwith

al@swiftcc.co.uk

01215940453

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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