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Nursery Apprentice TURTLES DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Fareham is looking for a Nursery Apprentice to join their team.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,100.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086005

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a nursery apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • Creating warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Completing work to desired timeframe for Showcase Training tutor
    Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

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

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills: English and Maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
  • End point assessment

Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 3.5-hour study time provided for coursework.

If the chosen candidate has a valid L2 Childcare qualification or sufficient experience in childcare, the L3 Standard will be offered on an 18-month basis, including Paediatric First Aid.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C and above) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying.

About the employer

Turtles Day Nursery has been a well established and well known Day Nursery for over 10 years. We have built up an excellent reputation in the Portsmouth area for being a caring Nursery and encouraging strong partnerships between ourselves and the families who attend Turtles Day Nursery. We have now moved to Fareham to continue our journey and our mission.

Employer

TURTLES DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

207 West Street

Fareham

PO16 0EN

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Contact

James Sproat

james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

07715658042

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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