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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship GIGGLE AND GROW LIMITED

Do you love working with children? To work with the Giggle and Grow team, supporting the planning and delivery of activities with individual or groups of children to bring about effective learning. To be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors.

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Closing date: 24 Feb 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 - Friday - 30 hours per week with shift hours to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122185

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To provide high standards of childcare and education, to include the monitoring and implementation of children’s development, includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
  • Setting up activities for children
  • To ensure that families and children from all social and cultural groups feel valued and secure
  • Supervising children at play and lunchtimes
  • Preparing snacks for children
  • Maintaining a tidy workplace
  • Managing the behaviour of children
  • Photocopying / Making resources / Preparing displays
  • Help with a high standard of personal care including, dressing, feeding and washing Children
  • To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children

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

  • Level 2 Diploma in Early years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills English Level 1
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator
  • Team Leader
  • Room Leader
  • Management

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-D/9-3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-D/9-3) Essential

Things to consider

You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you will be expected to participate in additional events out of the normal working hours, for example, parent’s evening and open days. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. This nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required undertake an enhanced DBS. Applications will only be accepted through the National Apprenticeship Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment

About the employer

At Giggle and Grow Nurseries we believe that a nursery is only as good as its people. We have a diverse team of staff who each bring individual qualities to our team. We work with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to 5 years. The atmosphere is relaxed, happy and fun and we provide a wide range of learning and discovery opportunities to help children in our care reach their full potential, whatever their age and abilities.

Employer

GIGGLE AND GROW LIMITED

Address

ST. MARYS HOUSE

HORSEDGE STREET

OLDHAM

OL1 3XE

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Training

Training provider

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Andrea Kearns

andrea.kearns@oldham.ac.uk

0161 785 4072

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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