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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 Surrey CHILTERN NURSERIES LTD

Our fantastic early years employer with 3 settings in Surrey - Sutton, Cheam and Ewell are actively seeking to expand their teams with Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentices. These are wonderful opportunities to work and gain a qualification in an Ofsted rated Excellent early years setting and also join Nescot College.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    40 Hours per week Monday - Friday. Shifts between 7.30am and 6.30pm. Attend planned College days every other Friday.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121991

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • We are looking for four friendly and caring individuals to join our family of nurseries as Early Years Educators 
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a supportive, fun environment
  • Providing a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
  • You will need to support the managers and team in the day to day running of the room including keeping children safe and following the early years foundation stage statutory framework
  • Supporting children in play and learning activities, everyday care routines such as meal and sleep times
  • Enhancing the environment with creative and exciting ideas
  • Observing and record keeping of children’s development and planning to meet their individual needs
  • Establishing positive relationships with parents and carers
  • Day release at College is required, where you will be supported by assessors to complete your coursework and work towards your Level 3 qualification

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

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • First Aid Training
  • College contact every other Friday at Nescot College, Ewell 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Typical job roles are nursery nurse, playworker, childminder, teaching assistant, educational support assistant.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Chiltern Nurseries LTD was founded in 2002 by our Directors Emma and Gary Ward who were looking for childcare for their eldest son who is now 21. Since 2002 and opening Chiltern day Nursery we have opened 2 sister nurseries Glaisdale Day Nursery and Lynton House Day Nursery. We pride ourselves on being a home from home environment providing quality care for our children and families across all 3 of our sister nurseries. We have an extremely high succession rate within our apprenticeship program and staff who have progressed onto management level.

Employer

CHILTERN NURSERIES LTD

Address

3 CHILTERN ROAD

SUTTON

SM2 5QP

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Training

Training provider

NORTH EAST SURREY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (NESCOT)

Contact

Hanna Roman

hroman@nescot.ac.uk

+442083943160

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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