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Apprentice Nursery/Childcare Assistant HAPPY TOTS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

We are currently looking to take on an Apprentice Nursery Assistant at our nursery located on Abbey Road. Whilst working alongside our experienced nursery staff you will undertake either an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.

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Closing date: 12 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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

    Working hours will be 30 per week on a rota basis between 7am and 6pm

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084396

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your key responsibilities will include: -

  • Support room staff with their day to day duties
  • Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
  • Ensure children are kept safe and understand and follow child protection and safeguarding procedures
  • Work with other staff to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to ensure a consistent approach
  • Input towards planning for the EYFS curriculum and maintain accurate and effective children's records
  • Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members
  • Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness of the children at all times
  • Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures

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

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Early Years Educator Level 3
  • The apprenticeship will be delivered by GP Strategies Training Ltd at the setting on a monthly basis with mandatory and ongoing training ie: safeguarding & first aid
  • Functional skills maths/English/ICT where 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 and an opportunity to train to a higher level

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Apprenticeship start date will be subject to undergoing a full DBS check prior starting work in the nursery.

About the employer

Our vision is to provide quality and inspirational learning for children. Our setting is registered for 172 children and provides excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. Our building is double storey and purpose built, conveniently situated in Ardene Park, Abbey Road, Barrow In Furness. We are easily accessible from across Barrow In Furness and the surrounding villages with very good links to the A590 for those travelling from further afield. We know that choosing a nursery can be daunting for parents/carers and we understand the anxiety this decision can bring for those leaving their child in someone else’s care and education for the first time. We work closely with families and actively encourage parents/carers to become involved with their child’s learning, building further on these parental partnerships throughout the Happy Tots journey.

Employer

HAPPY TOTS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

ARNDENE PARK

ABBEY ROAD

BARROW IN FURNESS

LA13 9JY

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Training

Training provider

GP STRATEGIES TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

0161 513 9223

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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