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Early Year Apprenticeship Bedgrove Infant School

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Early Years Apprentice. Working in our Nursery, with 3 and 4 year olds, you’ll get to work with our young people to promote lifelong learning through an understanding of the EYFS curriculum

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

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,128.90

    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 - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (1/2 lunch break). Term-time only.

    Total hours per week: 32.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000106234

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Help prepare and set out activities for the children
  • Be involved alongside the staff team to provide a wide range of play activities suitable for the age and ability of the children
  • Understand the emotional and physical needs of young children and with the other staff and parents, care for these needs
  • Advise the Nursery Teacher of any matters requiring attention such as concerns about a child, or equipment needing repair or replacement
  • Attend team meetings where appropriate
  • To ensure the safety of children and adults in the group at all times
  • To retain confidentiality of any information regarding the children, their families or other members of staff that you may become aware of through working as nursery assistant
  • Contribute to and implement all nursery policies and procedures.
  • To attend child protection/safeguarding courses as necessary
  • To be fully knowledgeable on all our policies and procedures at all times
  • To take ownership of coursework and adhere to standards and timescales

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

  • You will be working to achieve the Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship, attending monthly on-line sessions with your Tutor/Assessor for training and meeting other apprentices and engage with peer to peer study
  • All your lessons will be held online via Google Classroom. You will have access to your monthly sessions and other training materials via our e-portfolio Laser Learning providing you 24/7 access to your work
  • You will have one day a week to complete your studies

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • This apprenticeship role is the starting point for becoming an Early Years Educator
  • Following the completion of the level 3 Early Years Educator qualification as well as valuable work experience that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time role within a school or business

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language and maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

About the employer

Bedgrove Infant School prides itself in developing children academically, physically, emotionally and socially by providing outstanding opportunities for learning through play. With hands on, real life experiences children are able to make sense of the world in which they live.

Employer

Bedgrove Infant School

Address

Bedgrove Infant School

Ingram Ave

Aylesbury

HP21 9DJ

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Training

Training provider

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact

Karen Herring

KHerring@bedgroveinfant.co.uk

01296 481353

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Apply through the link and follow the instructions on the website

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

Apply now

Closing date: today