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Apprentice Nursery Assistant FARFIELD NURSERY LIMITED

Start your career in this well established and well regarded nursery based in the historic area of Saltaire. Gain experience working in different rooms looking after children aged 3 months to five years.

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Closing date: 22 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

    37 hrs pw M-F with a day release to Shipley College. A work rota to fit the opening hours of the nursery, please discuss at interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    15 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000066348

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To support all staff, build relationships with children and promote a high standard of childcare at all times 

  • Provide all aspects of care including washing, changing and feeding
  • Maintain records
  • Help meet the personal and emotional needs of children
  • Adhere to policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate a welcoming approach to parents and visitors
  • Maintain a high standard of hygiene in the workplace including laundry
  • Ensure that confidentiality, and safeguarding is maintained at all times

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

Early Years Practitioner L2 by day release to Shipley College.

Currently delivered by live online lessons with the tutor with apprentices returning to the classroom when safe to do so.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The employer may offer a permanent position if one is available on completion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4+, A-C or L2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4+, A-C or L2) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Childcare (Grade pass) Essential

Things to consider

Please ensure you have researched the role, the employer, Shipley College and are able to travel to both. All applicants will be asked to submit a career targeted CV. We may ask you to send scans of certificates if not available online. A DBS criminal records check will be made for this role.

About the employer

At Farfield we like fresh air and blue sky – we enjoy playing in three outside areas with slides and a range of outdoor toys. We like our mealtimes – our food is freshly cooked on premises and provides a minimum of three portions of fruit and vegetables daily. We like to have a rest – we have a quiet and cosy area, so that everyone who’s tired can have a nap. We like to have fun – we read books, we paint, we build, and we play with water.

Employer

FARFIELD NURSERY LIMITED

Address

Farfield Road

BD18 4QP

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Training

Training provider

SHIPLEY COLLEGE

Contact

Petras Puodziunas

cv@shipley.ac.uk

01274327390

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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