Childcare Apprentice SMILEY HAPPY MONKEYS LIMITED

Smiley Happy Monkeys is a small home from home childcare setting in Horspath Village. We work in a small team looking after children from 6 months to 4 years. We are keen to offer a level 2 apprenticeship in Early Years Practitioner to enhance our team and provide high quality care for the smallest people.

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Closing date: 30 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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

    The setting is open Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30. Shifts will be offered as a minimum of 7 hours a day although ideally 08:00 - 17:00 and a minimum of 3 days a week. The course requires a minimum of 30 hours in the setting a week.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000107063

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As part of the team you will be:

  • Responsible for taking care of the children's daily needs and providing a warm welcome to all families
  • Using initiative and planning to expand children's learning and development
  • Ensure all health and safety requirements as well as safeguarding is adhered to
  • Monitor and keep track of a selection of key children's progress and learning development

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

The apprenticeship will offer a Level 2 in Early Years Practitioner where you will gain training in our setting and complete work set by Abingdon and Witney College. You will need to work a minimum of 30 hours a week to fulfil criteria set by the course. All help and assistance will be offered to enable you to complete the course both from your work environment and the College.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you have completed the course you will have the opportunity to continue working in our setting should you wish. The level 2 in Early Years Practitioner is a desirable requirement in many childcare settings and is an excellent progression of your career. You may be able to follow this onto a Level 3 Early Years Educator as well.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Enthuasium

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Due to our small team, you will be required to help cover other team members holiday. Good timekeeping is also essential.

About the employer

We are a small childcare setting operating from a cabin in the back of managers garden. We have a team of 4 staff and look after around 10 children aged 6 months - 4 years old a day making our setting a cosy home from home environment.

Employer

SMILEY HAPPY MONKEYS LIMITED

Address

56 Gidley Way

Horspath

Oxford

OX33 1RG

Contact

Hazel Bridle

enquiries@smileyhappymonkeys.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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