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Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship - Tops Day Nurseries Yeovil TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

We are looking to recruit a Level 3 Childcare practitioner to join us to complete the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship whilst working in one of our senior or room manager positions. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring nursery practitioner to start their journey into early years leadership and management positions.

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

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Closing date: 03 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £23,233.00

  • Working week

    The successful candidate will be working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, between the settings opening hours of 07.00 to 19.00

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101356

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support and promote children’s early education and development
  • Be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting
  • Engage with sector developments both locally and nationally
  • Skillfully lead day-to-day practice at an operational level
  • Safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children
  • Work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
  • Gain a regulated recognised qualification that can be used to progress onto a Level 6 qualification with Anglia Ruskin University

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

  • Early Years Senior Practitioner Level 5 
  • Level 2 Functional Skills maths - if required
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English - if required 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential to progress onto a Level 6 qualification with Anglia Ruskin University
  • Potential of permanent employment after the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Reliable, Confident, Friendly, Flexible, Motivated, Good with children

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Other Level 3 Early Years Educator (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Our nursery and preschool in Yeovil provides high-quality Early Education and Care, where a safe and happy nursery environment enables children aged three months to five years to develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively and emotionally at their own pace. Throughout the nursery, the children can experience plenty of child-initiated free play as well as carefully planned adult-led experiences. The nursery consists of three bright, stimulating and age-appropriate rooms and a large secure outside play area which includes an all-weather grass surface, covered decked areas and a large sandpit. Children are actively encouraged to participate in growing flowers, herbs and vegetables in the nursery’s garden, which are used in the nursery kitchen.

Employer

TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

Tops Day Nurseries Yeovil,

127 St Michael's Avenue,

Yeovil,

BA21 4LW

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM LIMITED

Contact

info@aspiretrainingteam.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years lead practitioner

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Feb 2023