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Ref: CC37 Childcare apprenticeship at PK Kids PK KIDS DAY NURSERY (ECCLESTON) LIMITED

To assist and work alongside the team in setting up for the day to day activities, to attend staff meetings and any training needed, to care and safeguard the children providing secure play for our 0-5 year old's. Level 3 applicants will be considered if they hold a level 2 childcare qualification.

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Closing date: 27 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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 to Friday on a rota basis, hours will fall within 7:30am and 6pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000114722

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the setting
  • Give support to the staff within the setting
  • Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships, working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met
  • Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness are maintained at all times

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is completed within the workplace. You will be assessed through written work, verbal discussion and observation throughout your training. You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training, workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression within the company to higher apprenticeship or full-time employment pending capacity.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any subject x 2 (Grade 9-3 (A*-D)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 (A*-D)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 (A*-D)) Essential

Things to consider

In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a BKSB assessment. The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy. Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open. Until we receive the above, we are unable to progress your application so please monitor your emails. For more information on the NMW, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Owner: PK Kids Day Nursery Ltd Local Authority / Social Services: Lancashire County Council Number of Staff: 10 Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care Total Places for Children: 38 Age Range: from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months Opening Days: Mon-Fri Opening Hours: 0730-1800 When Closed: 6 days over Christmas period

Employer

PK KIDS DAY NURSERY (ECCLESTON) LIMITED

Address

RAINBOW HOUSE

LANGTON BROW

ECCLESTON

PR7 5PB

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Training

Training provider

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Contact

Charlotte Kirk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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