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Nursery Apprentice LITTLE ME THATCHAM LIMITED

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly nursery (part of a small chain) in Thatcham, Berkshire is looking for a L2 (or L3) Nursery Apprentice to join their team.

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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; Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065306

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

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

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Functional Skills: English and Maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
End Point Assessment


If the candidate already holds a Level 2 in Childcare, the Level 3 Standard option is available (18 months)


Training completed via work based visits at the nursery and study time provided for coursework.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completing your L2/L3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C and above) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.

About the employer

Little Me Day Nursery is part of a small Nursery chain. We are a small nursery who take children from 3 months to 5 years.

Employer

LITTLE ME THATCHAM LIMITED

Address

The Coach House

Turners Drive

Thatcham

RG19 4QB

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Contact

James Sproat

james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

07715658042

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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