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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner TINY TEDDIES DAY NURSERY LTD

Are you looking for a dream job in child care? Are you looking for an Apprenticeship? Tiny Teddies are hiring a Nursery Apprentice for their established nursery group. The role will be to provide high quality childcare and a fun and stimulating environment for children aged from birth to 4 years old.

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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

    Nursery is open 8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday. The apprentice will be required to work on a rota basis. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122103

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Caring for children in a day nursery. Following daily routines including personal care and providing a safe and friendly environment. Observing children and supporting their development.

A nursery practitioner plays an important role in caring for young children.

Duties will include:

  • Planning and organising both fun and educational activities
  • Taking care of children’s personal needs
  • Helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games
  • You will need to be enthusiastic, punctual, reliable and willing to learn

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

The apprentice will work towards an Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 2) including Functional skills maths and English (if required).
Weekly attendance at Chamber Training for 'off-the-job' training is included.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • As an apprentice, you will be encouraged to embrace training opportunities within the nursery and childcare sector as a whole
  • Possible progression routes after Level 2 could be an Advanced Apprenticeship for the Early Years Educator (Level 3)

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

A DBS is required to work with children, you must be able to provide identification for this i.e. passport, birth certificate, driving licence, utility bill. You will also need to provide two references.

About the employer

Tiny Teddies Day Nursery Ltd is a family run business founded in November 2003. It is a leading childcare provider in Coventry and now boasts 3 successful day nurseries located in Radford, Whitley and Chapelfields.

Employer

TINY TEDDIES DAY NURSERY LTD

Address

OLD FIRE STATION

CHETTON AVE

COVENTRY

CV6 3LA

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Training

Training provider

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Sophie Florance

florance.s@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

02476231122

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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