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Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Borough Road Nursery) The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools

The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years Educator apprentice to join our inspirational team. Your key role will be to provide support to the Early Years Practitioners and Teachers. The aim of this post is to train and develop the post-holder to become an Early Years Educator Level 3.

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Closing date: 07 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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

    Mon - Friday - Between the hours of 8:00am – 5.30pm This post will require the apprentice to work 52 weeks of the year and they will be expected to work during school holidays. The nursery is closed at Christmas for 2 weeks holiday.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000085810

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, & intellectual care for children placed in the setting
  • Uphold impeccable levels of hygiene &support to other personnel
  • Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children
  • Support all staff &engage in a good staff team
  • To be flexible within working practices 
  • To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children & young people in the workplace, ensuring organisation policies & procedures are observed

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

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Early Years Educators Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (as required)

Training will take place periodically at our training centre (DL1 5AJ).  Here you will learn the theory and practical elements of the course, gaining the knowledge and developing skills to complete the apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible progression on to further training or into full time employment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Passionate about early years

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4+ (C+)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4+ (C+)) Essential

Things to consider

• Training will be delivered at our training centre in Darlington and you will need to make your own way there • Travel to and from the employer, based at Elms Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Welcome to ‘The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools’ that is Borough Road Nursery School and George Dent Nursery School. Our Early Years Educators recognise that every child is unique, every moment is precious, and every day is different. We believe in making every moment count, in children ‘gently’ learning, within an environment that nurtures security, respect, independence, inquiry and exploration; where children are free to explore all the possibilities that the world allows.

Employer

The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools

Address

Borough Road

Darlington

DL1 1SG

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Training

Training provider

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact

Graham Curry

graham.curry@darlington.gov.uk

07949845325

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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