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Childcare Apprentice Apprenticeship CHERRY BLOSSOM DAY CARE LIMITED

Working in a Childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5. •You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years •Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months •This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful

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Closing date: 06 Feb 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

    Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000114286

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working in a Childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5
  • Completing a variety of day to day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

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

  • You will be working towards an Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This Apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the Childcare Sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
  • Achieve a First Aid Qualification

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.  Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room leader positions
  • Possible management training
  • Springboard into Primary Education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

Cherry Blossoms Childcare Ltd. takes children from birth to 5 years old. We provide a fun, loving and creative environment so children are able to move freely and use their imagination. We know that happy children who are comfortable with their surroundings learn well. We combine the Montessori method of teaching with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. It will be our initial aim to introduce the children to the philosophy of the Montessori method of education combined with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our fundamental aim is to promote and encourage independence, whilst instilling a love for lifelong learning. By promoting values such as individual liberty, tolerance of others, democracy, mutual respect and rules, children are prepared for the outside world

Employer

CHERRY BLOSSOM DAY CARE LIMITED

Address

524 Watford Way

London

NW7 4SY

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Stuart Beer

sb@swiftcc.co.uk

07875009366

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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