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Apprentice Early Years Educator FIRST FRIENDS PRE-SCHOOL

First Friends Preschool is a registered charity, early years care and education provider led by a committee, situated three miles from Sudbury, Suffolk. We are based in our own purposed built building in the grounds of Great Waldingfield Primary school.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.15 - 3.15

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069775

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
  • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
  • Ensuring each childs individual needs are met 
  • Work towards the apprenticeship standards with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe

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

  • The apprentice will be learning the Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship standard
  • Day release to West Suffolk College.
  • Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A possible permanent position as an early years level 3 qualified member of staff upon completion of apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Communication skills, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

A successfully applicant would require an enhanced DBS. First Friends is a village location with limited public transport from Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Colchester.

About the employer

First Friends Preschool is a 30 place Registered charity, committee - led Early Years Care and Education provider, situated 3 miles from Sudbury, Suffolk. We are based in our own purposed built building in the grounds of Great Waldingfield Primary school. The staff team consists of 6 qualified educators, including Manager, Deputy and SENDCO. We have a lovely indoor and outdoor learning environment, including our own wild garden/mud kitchen area. We are registered for children from 2 years to starting school.

Employer

FIRST FRIENDS PRE-SCHOOL

Address

First Friends Preschool, Folly Road

Sudbury

CO10 0RT

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 26 Aug 2022