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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship in Petersfield Jigsaw Montessori Nursery

Jigsaw Nursery are looking for an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to engage and support children. The apprentice will provide appropriate learning experiences for the children attending the small nursery setting at any given time.

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

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Closing date: 23 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,100.00

    35 hours per week £5.00 per hour

  • Working week

    35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, shifts will be between 7:30am and 6:30pm, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102760

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Early Years Practitioner apprentice, the role will include and not be restricted to:

  • To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children
  • To liaise with parents/guardians of the children as requested by the employer
  • Planning age-appropriate activities for the children
  • Delivering those planned activities
  • Observing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the progress of each child and reviewing, maintaining and updating records
  • Work with the employer to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times, whilst at the setting, in transit and at other places
  • Ensure that all visitors to the employer’s setting are duly authorised by the employer and sign the visitors’ book upon entry
  • Soothe and comfort any injured children in line with the employer’s policies and procedures and administer first aid/medical care to the extent authorised by the employer in line with parental/guardian consent and the childminding assistant’s qualifications and experience
  • Adhere to employer's policies and procedures
  • To provide parents/guardians with information about the children
  • Keep the setting clean and tidy
  • Following health and safety during your day-to-day activities
  • Children’s wellbeing
  • Safeguarding
  • Cleanliness
  • Child development

Benefits to working for with this employer:

  • Onsite parking
  • Flexible working hours
  • Summer BBQ
  • Christmas staff meal

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

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities.

All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship, you will have gained a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard and a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The aim of this apprenticeship is to offer a permanent role to the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Desired

About the employer

Jigsaw is a Montessori day-care nursery serving families across Petersfield. Established in 1996 by the current manager who has in excess of 35 years’ experience working in child and baby care and hold a Montessori teaching diploma. She has an established team with many current employers having over 10 years’ experience within the nursery. Jigsaw adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework which is mandatory for all early years providers.

Employer

Jigsaw Montessori Nursery

Address

The Pavilion, Love Lane

Petersfield

GU31 4BW

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Training

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Jan 2023