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Early Years Childcare Level 3 Apprentice Headstart Montessorians

Would you like to get messy in a mud kitchen, make a splash in a water tray or have a roll in soft play? We are looking for creative, organised, caring apprentices to join our team. We focus on promoting children's independence, to help me, help myself. We will support and train apprentices in the EYFS and Montessori philosophy.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Pay will be reviewed every 3 months and increase depending on performance and how dedicated the apprentice is.

    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 average working week will be Monday to Friday, with each day being an 8 hour shift between 8am and 6pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000092033

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your apprenticeship will involve the following:

  • Working as part of a team to plan and implement activities to meet the children's physical, emotional and intellectual needs
  • Offer all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background
  • The keeping of development records and observations
  • Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment
  • Supervision of meals and mealtimes and, where appropriate, preparation of babies' bottles
  • Laundry duties

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

  • The apprentice will receive ongoing Safeguarding training on the premises. Level 1 - This will be on the premises
  • The apprentice will receive a Paediatric first aid training qualification. Level 2 - This will be on the premises
  • The apprentice will receive a food hygiene qualification. Level 1 - This will be on the premises

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The career progression for this is to become a Deputy or Room leader, before moving into a Senior Management position. The manager at the setting started with us as an apprentice.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The expected career for an apprentice is to become an Early Years Practitioner with key children that they are responsible for. The career progression for this is to become a Deputy or Room leader, before moving into a Senior Management position. The manager at the setting started with us as an apprentice.

About the employer

We are a Montessori School that follows the Early Years Foundations Stage curriculum. We have an ethos of empowering our children and staff to follow their passions and grow with us. We are based in Canary Wharf, covering education for children from 0 - 5 years.

Employer

Headstart Montessorians

Address

126 EAST FERRY ROAD

LONDON

E14 9FP

Contact

Sabrina Lakhan

emailpost@hotmail.co.uk

07957386343

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Training

Training provider

PREVISTA LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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