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Nursery Practitioner Apprentice SERPENTINE NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient and dedicated apprentice to join our team. Undertaking a range of duties to ensure the safety, care, welfare, education and development of the children who attend our nursery. We are offering full support and training in partnership with the college throughout alongside lots of opportunities in the workplace.

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

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Flexible working hours (by arrangement) You will be provided with some items of Uniform that you will need to wear at all times in the workplace.

    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

    A varied shift pattern of 4 days 8am-5pm Monday to Friday + 1 college/off-the-job training day. We aim to complete between 24 and 30 hours in nursery a week + your college/off-the-job training time.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000078230

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working with children with regard to their safety, care, welfare and education 
  • Support staff and engage positively with the team 
  • Attend any appropriate training & staff meetings
  • Discuss college work with your Nursery mentor 
  • Carry out roles and responsibilities in the room you're working in 
  • Ensure children are kept safe and that you follow safeguarding procedures, checking if you're in any doubt 
  • Provide all aspects of care to the children you're responsible for 
  • Meet the personal and emotional needs of individual children 
  • Interact with children offering encouragement, praise and direction as required 
  • Any other duties as required 

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

Early Years Practitioner level 2 Apprenticeship 

There is a possibility of studying towards Functional Skills qualifications if you have not already achieved GCSE Maths & English 4/C or above, please discuss with the college. 

You will physically attend college every 6 weeks, college transport is available, along with other apprentices from a variety of settings. You will also have regular visits at the Nursery from your college assessor mentor and weekly meetings with your workplace mentor to make sure you are on track with your college work, they will support you throughout your apprenticeship. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Most of our apprentices have stayed with us in permanent employment, there may also be the opportunity for further training. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Reliable, Ability to learn from peers, A desire to learn

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Please consider how you will get to work each day. You will need to complete a DBS check, you will be supported to do this.

About the employer

We are a private day nursery which has been offering care & education to children aged 3 months to 5 years for over 40 years, we are OFSTED rated Outstanding.

Employer

SERPENTINE NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

Address

WATERDELL HOUSE

3 BURLINGTON ROAD

BUXTON

SK17 9AR

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Contact

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

+448000740099

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Dec 2022