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Nursery Apprentice Little Stars Preschool

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Farlington is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    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; 0800-1530. Term time only over 38 weeks.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065681

  • 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 Training Tutor

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 and ICT at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)

If the potential candidate already holds a valid L2 Childcare award or has sufficient experience, the L3 Early Years Educator (18 months) may be offered.

Training completed via work based visits at the nursery and 4 hour study time provided for coursework

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completing the Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and further training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) 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 Stars Pre-school is privately owned and has been open since October 2006. Our pre-school operates from a scout hall that is situated in a residential area of Farlington with use of a secure enclosed outdoor play area. ​ Our pre-school is Ofsted registered and can have a maximum of thirty children attending each session between two to five years of age. There are three members of our team holding Level 3 and 4 qualifications and one Apprentice studying Level 3. ​ Little Stars Pre-school has a warm and friendly environment that encourages opportunities for the children to develop in their individual learning. Our setting operates a key person system that enables children and parents/carers to form a close relationship with a member of staff, this helps children and parents/carers to feel confident and welcome.

Employer

Little Stars Preschool

Address

327B HAVANT ROAD

FARLINGTON

PORTSMOUTH

PO6 1DD

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Contact

Andrew May

andrew.may@showcasetraining.co.uk

01329848714

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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