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Early Years Assistant Apprentice (Childcare) BRIGHT STARTS NURSERY (BURY) LTD

This apprenticeship is an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a nursery while working towards your Level 2 standard qualification. Functional skills in Maths and English are also provided if required*

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Closing date: 10 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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

    Monday to Friday (daily hours to be confirmed at interview)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080423

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Bright Starts is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual with good personal and communication skills and the ability to show initiative and be successful in a competitive working environment. 

The role will include but is not restricted to:

  • Successfully gained DBS clearance before starting work.
  • Working in a nursery setting for an agreed number of hours per week
  • Attending 'off the job training one day per week
  • Following instructions from the line manager or supervisor in all aspects of work within the nursery setting
  • Performing a range of activities with the children in the nursery, which could include feeding, playing, reading, singing etc
  • Complying with safeguarding legislation
  • Complying with health, safety and security regulations and legislation.
  • Liaising with manager
     

This employer is willing to take on a Level 3 Apprentice if a candidate has already obtained the appropriate Level 2 qualification.

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

Training to be provided

Level 2:

• Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

 • Functional Skills – Maths and English

• On the job training at a specific location 

Level 3:

• Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator

• Functional Skill – Maths and English

 • On the job training at a specific location

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Level 2: On completion of Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, there is the possibility of progressing to a further 18-month advanced apprenticeship to complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

 

Level 3: On completing the Level 3 apprenticeship, you will have the skills and qualifications to potentially manage a nursery.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Bright starts nursery is based in Whitefield We work with children from the ages of 0 to 5 years old.

Employer

BRIGHT STARTS NURSERY (BURY) LTD

Address

Bridge House Moss Lane

Whitefield

Manchester

M45 8DY

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Training

Training provider

JARVIS TRAINING MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Contact

Sean Jones

sean.jones@jarvis-eu.com

01513369340

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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