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Early Years Apprentice THE OLD CO-OPERATIVE DAY NURSERY LIMITED

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Early Years, you will involved with all different aspects of working in a nursery.

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Closing date: 07 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- Friday. Hours will be confirmed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000085972

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting staff to ensure children’s individual needs are met and care routines are carried out. Such as nappy changing, washing hands, cleaning faces, supporting with potty and toilet training.
  • Taking part in fun, engaging activities, to enhance & support children’s development.
  • Interacting positively with children, parents, visitors and other staff members.
  • Supporting with ideas for activities & planning.
  • Creating displays.
  • Carrying out domestic duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
  • Meeting and greeting of children and parents.
  • Assisting children at mealtimes.
  • Help to provide children with stimulating activities that relate to their interests and which promote development.
  • Preparing crafts and activities and helping to create a warm, safe and positive environment.
  • To work with experienced staff using them as a positive role models.
  • Ensuring children are within a safe, caring environment following the safeguarding policy and procedures.
  • Keeping accurate records in line with nursery policies (with support & supervision).
  • To attend regular classes once a month in our hub in Nottingham City Centre for support with your written work.

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner. 

To attend regular classes once a month in our hub in Nottingham City Centre for support with your written work.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression onto the level 3 Early Years. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

We are a friendly and independent nursery with a real family atmosphere set in the small village of Gotham, just south of Nottingham. The Nursery premises are spacious, light and bright with designated rooms for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-School, we also have our Before and After School Club, The Batcave. The Nursery has a large outdoor play area as well as a grassed garden area. The local park with a children's playground along with the wide expanses of Gotham hills and woods are within easy walking distance. This website aims to give you a taster of our Nursery, please feel free to have a good old browse.

Employer

THE OLD CO-OPERATIVE DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

7-9 Wallace Street

Gotham

Nottingham

NG11 0HJ

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Training

Training provider

FUTURES ADVICE, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Contact

Zoe Hayes

zoe.hayes@futuresforbusiness.com

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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