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Tops Day Nurseries Portsmouth - Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

We are currently looking to recruit a Childcare Apprentice to join us at Tops Day Nurseries to complete their Level 3 Early Years Educator NVQ in Early Years Education.

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

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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

    The apprentice will be working 30 hours per week Monday to Friday between the settings opening hours of 06:00 -20:00

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000091743

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist in providing a safe environment for children
  • Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
  • Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation
  • Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships
  • Taking children on trips out and assist on picking up from school
  • Able to support children’s behaviour and act as a role model
  • Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources

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

  • Level 3 Early Educator Apprenticeship
  • Intermediate Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce 
  • Level 2 functional skills in English and maths if necessary
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential to gain permanent employment within the setting.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, Reliable, Confident, Friendly, Flexible, Motivated, Good with children

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Other Must be able to obtain a clear DBS (Grade -) Essential

About the employer

Our Portsmouth day nursery is based onsite at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and caters for babies from 3 months to preschool age. We have a brand new eco-cabin, which has created additional places for preschool. Our rooms are regularly transformed using different themes based on the children’s interests… take a look at our gallery below to see how we turned Pre-school into the castle from Jack and the Beanstalk!

Employer

TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

Tops Day Nurseries Portsmouth

Queen Alexandra Hospital,

Romsey Road

PO6 3LY

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Dec 2022