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Level 2 AYEP in a Nursery – Apprentice Nursery Assistant Sparklers Nursery

An exciting opportunity to begin your career with Parenta Training, working in an early year setting. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries working with children aged from birth to five years gaining experience while you learn.

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

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Closing date: today

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 on a flexible shift rota between 8am and 6pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000093236

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will be working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being pro-active with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
  • Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – Changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
  • Work (under supervision) providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part with day- to- day learning and play activities
  • Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well presented
  • Collaborate with colleagues ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
  • You will work towards gaining a full qualification – without having to attend classroom based lessons
  • The apprenticeship will last a minimum of 15 months and you will be working towards a Level 2 in childcare

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

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Diploma
  • Level 2 Technical Certificate
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (where applicable)
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
  • Work based learning

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • When you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare! Initially you will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare, with a chance to progress to a level 3 after that

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

Other None (Grade Not Required) Desired

Things to consider

Before you make your application, please ensure that you can reliably travel to and from the employer location daily. Please check bus times/travel arrangements. You will have to agree to undergo a check of police records (e.g. a DBS) and be willing to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact 0800 0029242. Please do not contact the employer directly.

About the employer

Sparklers Nursery is a preschool located in Edgware, Greater London. We offer day care and early learning in a stimulating and safe environment for young children aged between 1 and 5 years old. Our friendly team are fully qualified and regularly attend training to ensure your little one is in the best hands whilst you're not there.

Employer

Sparklers Nursery

Address

145 Orange Hill Road

Edgware

HA8 0TR

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Training

Training provider

PARENTA TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Paul Burton

paul.burton@parenta.com

01622934248

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: today