Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Apprentice Childcare Practitioner LITTLE FIRS DAY NURSERY

We are looking for the right person to train towards a level 2 Early Years Practitioner, we have successfully trained others who have become level 3 Early Years Practitioners and now full-time employees.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 10 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    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 - 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121836

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Ensuring all Little Firs families are included, welcomed and their needs are met
  • Providing an appropriate Early Learning experience, that is tailored to each individual child
  • To ensure each child's welfare needs are met
  • To maintain a safe, productive, and professional environment.
  • Be familiar with Little Firs policies and procedures

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

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
  • 1st Aid
  • Safeguarding
  • Prevent
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Training one day a week at the setting

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • To employed at Little Firs as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner with the scope to work towards being a level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4 and above) Essential

About the employer

Little Firs is a setting rated GOOD by OFSTED. We provide an appropriate Early Learning experience, that is tailored to each individual child. Many of our previous apprentices have progressed consistently throughout the setting, gaining full time employment on completion of their Apprenticeship. We have a large team of 28 staff including 14 Staff members have worked here for 5+ years.

Employer

LITTLE FIRS DAY NURSERY

Address

RADIPOLE LANE

WEYMOUTH

DT4 0QF

Contact

Wendy Carole Parker

wendy@littlefirs.co.uk

01305-782727

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.