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Level 2 Apprentice childcare practitioner Little Oaks Nursery

Do you want a career working with children? Come and work in a friendly, professional environment and learn all the skills you need to start your fantastic career in childcare.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,750.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday between the hours (7:15am - 6:00pm)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084616

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Job description:

  • To work with children
  • To safeguard all children
  • To attend training
  • To complete all assignments set
  • To work cooperatively as part of a team
  • To attend associated training
  • To liaise with mentor
  • Attending college (If applicable) and completing assignments to a high standard and on time
  • To attend team meetings and imputing ideas
  •  Under supervision, provide all aspects of care for children including changing and feeding
  • To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
  • To be aware of and implement all the nursery’s policies and procedures
  • Support all staff and engage in a cooperative highly motivated and productive staff team
  • To attend out of working hours’ activities, e.g., training, staff meetings, parent’s evenings, fairs etc.
  • Contribute to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in nursery

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager

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

You will develop skills on the job where you will be supported by a workplace mentor. 

An Assessor from Leeds City College will visit you on a regular basis to support your learning journey


Offering Code: 

  • Standards Title: Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Mode of delivery: one day in college per month 
  • Competence and Knowledge qualification: L2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Functional Skills qualifications:

  • Level 1-2 Functional Skills in English 
  • Level 1-2 Functional skills in Maths


End Point Assessment

The EPA consists of two distinct assessment methods:

  •  Multiple choice Exam
  • ∙Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible progression to next level of study

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 9-4 ( A-C or equivalent)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 9-4 ( A-C or equivalent)) Desired

Things to consider

You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you will be expected to participate in additional events out of the normal working hours, for example, parent’s evening and Open days. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. This setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau background check.

About the employer

We are based on the same site as Ireland Wood Children’s Centre and provide childcare for children aged 3 months to 4 years old. Together we have created a safe, secure environment where children can play and explore freely and learn about the world around them. We are not for profit charity, which ensures any extra funding is used to enhance the nursery environment and resources to meet the needs of children in our care. We seek the views of parents and carers and use this feedback to further enhance our provision.

Employer

Little Oaks Nursery

Address

Raynel Gardens

Ireland Wood

LS16 6BW

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Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Contact

Leeds City College Apprenticeship team

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

01132846464

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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