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Childcare Apprentice / Nursery Peekaboo London

To work as a key person and effective team member. To ensure that the setting runs smoothly, to assist and support the manager in providing a stimulating and varied curriculum, ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children in the nursery setting.

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Closing date: 16 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    There will be a pay increase to the hourly rate from March 2023 for the successful apprentices,

    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

    Working week will be Monday to Friday. Shift times are 8am till 4pm or 9am till 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123287

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Provide a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for all children and adults 
  • To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents and carers ensuring individual children's needs are recognised and met 
  • To assist the team in planning and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • To be aware of all the policies and procedures that should be put into practice while working in the setting
  • Ensure records are accurately maintained e.g., registers, accident & incident forms etc
  • To liaise with outside professional agencies as and when required

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

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard 
  • Maths & English Qualifications (if not already achieved)
  • Studying will be at the Rush Green Campus of Barking & Dagenham College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Once you have completed the Level 2 it allows for progression onto the Level 3 qualification in Childcare 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

At Peekaboo we solely dedicate ourselves to provide only the very best for children within our care. In order to achieve this important goal we provide a safe and caring environment, together with healthy and fresh food and a variety of Up-to-date, modern and good-quality resources. We also provide high quality stimulating and educational activities that inspire, challenge and engage children of all ages.We offer space for moving around, plenty of opportunity for play, a small library and various facilities for creative activity. We are conveniently located within a few minutes walking distance from Gants Hill Station and also have ample parking spaces. Children of all age groups are welcome to this establishment.

Employer

Peekaboo London

Address

330 PERTH ROAD

ILFORD

IG2 6DB

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Training

Training provider

BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Georgina Harris

georgina.harris@bdc.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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