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Apprentice Nursery/Childcare Assistant Railway Nursery Bramhall Ltd

We are currently looking to take on two Apprentice Nursery Assistants to support our existing staff in our expanding nursery in delivering a high level of safeguarding and care. The successful candidates will undertake a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

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Closing date: 12 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

    The hourly rate may be open to negotiation at interview, and will be dependent on previous experience and qualifications

  • Working week

    The nursery is open from 8.00am to 6.00pm, working hours will be 40 per week, Monday to Friday, shift patterns to be agreed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084390

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Day to day duties will include:

  • Act as a role model for children, modelling appropriate behaviour and language
  • Provide a stimulating programme of activities appropriate to age and stage of development
  • Plan, observe and reflect on activities
  • Work collaboratively with other practitioners
  • Serving food - whilst being aware of allergies
  • Make mealtimes a social occasion for the children
  • Maintain a safe environment along with the safety of the children and other practitioners
  • Complete nursery documentation such as accident and incident forms

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

Level 3 Early Years Educator standard:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Training will take place on a weekly/monthly basis at the setting with support and guidance from a designated skills coach provided by GP Strategies Training Ltd. Training will cover first aid and other relevant areas as required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of the apprenticeship programme, depending on performance and availability, you may be offered a full-time role at the nursery.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The working week will be 40 hours, Monday to Friday across varying shift patterns and nursery opening hours are 8am to 6pm. The hourly rate may be open to negotiation at interview and will be dependent on previous experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check before being able to start work in the nursery

About the employer

We are a family-run business, providing a homely nursery in the heart of Bramhall. We specifically selected our central location to make our service accessible to local families. Bramhall train station and the library are next door and the local community is on our doorstep. We have a small team of highly qualified, experienced and caring staff who have been hand-picked to join our enthusiastic, motivated team here at the nursery.

Employer

Railway Nursery Bramhall Ltd

Address

2 Hartington Road, Bramhall

Stockport

Greater Manchester

SK7 2DZ

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Training

Training provider

GP STRATEGIES TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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