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Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 POLKADOT DAY NURSERIES LTD

A chance to gain valuable skills while working in a nursery setting as well as learn about Childcare related topics in a classroom setting. This will include gaining your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.

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Closing date: 12 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

    Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    13 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000093910

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately

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

Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. You will finish the course with an NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification. Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework during the apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C) Essential

Things to consider

You will need to be available for remote sessions on teams for 10 days out of your whole apprenticeship, for your remote learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

Our priority, always, is our children’s wellbeing, care and development. We achieve this with extremely high staff retention and a trust that we have built with our children, parents, suppliers and partners with whom we work. That trust is built on the reputation we have for extremely high standards in everything we do and we are constantly looking for ways to improve the service we offer. Whether you’re an existing parent, a parent-to-be or a commercial partner, we’d love to hear from you. Simply call us for a chat.

Employer

POLKADOT DAY NURSERIES LTD

Address

9 THE RIDGEWAY

STRATFORD UPON AVON

CV37 9JL

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Emma Ellis

ee@swiftcc.co.uk

0121 594 0459

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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