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Childcare Apprentice (Level 2) (First Steps - Worthing) First Steps Childcare Group

To work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills and knowledge, undertaking a range of suitable work-related tasks to support your structured programme of training, leading to a recognised qualification.

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Closing date: 18 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068354

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key Responsibilities

To undertake a range of duties, as instructed by your line manager, that are relevant to the role, such as, supervise children at mealtimes, supporting children's learning and development and encouraging children to try new things. 

To engage in learning and progress towards an appropriate work-based qualification such as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2, and a technical qualification such as a BTEC or City & Guilds (relevant to the specific Apprenticeship).

To work towards the achievement of Key Skills/Functional Skills qualifications, to improve literacy and numeracy and in some cases team working, problem-solving and using new technology.

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

Attendance will be one day per week at college. You will receive the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 standard apprenticeship qualification, upon successful completion.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once successfully completed the apprenticeship, there is the potential to progress into full time employment, or into a higher-level apprenticeship – or potentially, both.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Satisfactorily meeting First Steps employment checks – an Independent Safeguarding Authority and/or Criminal Record Bureau Check, health assessment, references, qualifications, and legal entitlement to work in the UK.

About the employer

We understand that leaving your little one, especially for the first time, is a huge step. If the time has come to start thinking about enrolling your child into nursery our experienced, dedicated and friendly nursery teams are ready and committed to help support you in taking those ‘First Steps’. We will provide you with the reassurance, and the confidence to leave your children with us – safe in the knowledge that they are extremely well cared for in your absence and gaining wonderful experiences during their time away from you. Within a safe, secure environment newborn babies through to children who are ready to start school will learn, play, socialise and enjoy new experiences every day.

Employer

First Steps Childcare Group

Address

Sanditon Way

Worthing

BN14 9FD

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Training

Training provider

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Contact

Gary Tearle

apprenticeships@chigruop.ac.uk

01243 812 948

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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