Nursery assistant-Early years Level 2 apprenticeship Curiosity Village

Full-time apprentice to work towards gaining a Level 2 in Early Years. Duties include assisting the nursery assistants during the day to run the nursery setting, providing a warm, nurturing and educational environment for the children.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 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

    Monday to Friday. Nursery is open 7am - 6pm - shifts could be anytime during these hours.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000120238

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Little Bam Bams and the curiosity village are a rapidly growing childcare business based in Kingswinford. We opened our doors in January 2018 and have been thriving ever since. We are looking for people with the same passion and drive that we have, to progress and grow with us.

We are looking for a full-time apprentice who will work towards their level 2 in childcare to join our team. Duties include assisting the nursery assistants during the day to run the nursery setting, providing a warm, nurturing and educational environment for the children. Whilst experience and qualifications are important to us, finding the right PERSON is the most important. With this in mind, the right candidate MUST possess the following qualities:

  • Have a caring and patient nature – we want to provide the best quality of care to the children we look after
  • Be punctual and reliable – we want to provide the best quality of service to our parents
  • Have a clean and presentable appearance – we want to look professional at all times 

The position will be for 30 hours per week in the first instance with a view to increasing to 37+ hours per week for the right candidate should they desire. As an employer we intend to rise above others in the childcare sector, we do not pay minimum wage and we do not use 0 hours contracts. We also run a bonus scheme amongst other perks, happy people provide the best care!

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

Training will be provided on site by the mentor at Curiosity village and also with a dedicated skills coach from Juniper Training who will assess your competency on the job.

You will gain an intermediate apprenticeship Level 2 early years practitioner diploma

Functional skills maths and English are also available via workshops online.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be a full-time position available upon completion of apprenticeship 


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C) Desired

About the employer

Little Bam Bams and the curiosity village are a rapidly growing childcare business based in Kingswinford. We opened our doors in January 2018 and have been thriving ever since. We are looking for people with the same passion and drive that we have, to progress and grow with us.

Employer

Curiosity Village

Address

Unit 6, Newton House

Dudley Innovation Centre, Second Avenue, Pensnett Trading Estate

Kingswinford

DY6 7YE

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Training

Training provider

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Melanie Newman

melanie.newman@junipertraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)


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