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Child Care Apprentice PIXIELAND (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED

Pixieland understand the importance of ensuring children are happy, secure and stimulated in their early years learning. Pixieland are offering level 2 Childcare apprenticeship opportunities, working alongside a friendly team and a supportive training provider.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 01 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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 to Friday, between the times of 7:30 am - 6pm. Times may vary.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086559

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Planning activities with a willingness to engage in arts + crafts and messy play
  • Supporting children with personal care
  • Encouraging and promoting children’s development, tracking progress in an individualised record keeping log
  • Interact and engage with parents, ensuring they have all information on their child's day
  • Engage in enriching outdoor activities
  • Comply with all health and safety policies
  • General housekeeping  keto include keeping the nursery clean and tidy

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

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification
  • Functional Skills (If required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential to gain permanent employment within the setting
  • Potential to progress onto achieving the Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Creative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

The Pixieland group offer quality childcare in the Plymouth and Cornwall. They have been established and trading for over 31 years and have four nurseries in the Pixieland group. At all Pixieland nurseries they understand the importance of ensuring the children are happy, secure and stimulated. Pixieland offer maximum opportunity for development as a whole child - encouraging children to play, learn and respect one another and themselves. The management team are highly qualified with level 4 and BA Hons degrees and Early Years Professional Status. The staff have NVQ2 childcare and education, Early Years Educators qualifications including first aid, manual handling safeguarding and everything else needed to keep your child safe. They also have a wealth of experience in childcare.

Employer

PIXIELAND (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED

Address

Pixieland Day Nurseries

10 Springfield Drive Stoke,

Plymouth

PL3 4DU

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Training

Training provider

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Contact

Enquires

enquires@skillsgroupuk.com

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 01 Dec 2022