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Early Years Apprentice PLAY ALOUD LTD

An apprenticeship opportunity in Early Years has arisen in Hertford. Come and work with a fabulous team and really amazing children in a play-based and nurturing early years childcare setting!

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Closing date: 28 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £4,502.16

    £5.50 per hour

    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

    The apprentice will be working 18 hours per week term time, plus two or more school holiday shifts of 8 hours (these will be discussed at interview stage).

    Total hours per week: 18

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000073608

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Are you passionate about play? Would you love to work with children? We have a great opportunity to join our special team based in Birch Green in Hertford. Working 18 hours per week term time, plus two or more school holiday shifts of 8 hours, we will support you through your career and really care about you as an individual. This is a great free, paid training opportunity alongside a supportive team.

Typical duties/responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the children with health & safety and personal care
  • Putting on activities to keep the children entertained
  • Being a point of contact for parents and carers
  • Ensuring safeguarding practices are followed at all times. 

 

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

Over approx. 21 months, you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare and wellbeing principles for children (these modules may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, Pediatric first aid and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, the apprentice will have gained valuable experience and qualifications to be able to continue their career in the field. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Willing to learn, Positive attitude

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

About the employer

Play Aloud provides wrap around breakfast and after school provision for Cowper Primary School and holiday club, supporting the local community around Hertford. Play Aloud Cowper is one of four settings based in Hertfordshire.

Employer

PLAY ALOUD LTD

Address

Birch Green

Hertford

SG14 2LR

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Training

Training provider

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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