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Nursery nurse apprentice HEADSTART LTD

Being a key worker for individual children. Planning activities according to the EYFS. Being responsible for caring for babies and children. Working with the nursery manager, parents and other team members.

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Closing date: 24 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

    5 days per week. You will also be required to attend college as per the timetable. Days and shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123402

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Preparing snacks for the children
  • To attend to their personal care needs throughout the day ensuring that the child is respected and safe at all times
  • Feeding the children and attending to the sleep and rest needs throughout the day
  • Helping with supervising children during activities and play
  • Helping with setting up equipment and areas for activities, making sure everything is safe and suitable for the children
  • Being responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children, staff and parents alongside other staff
  • Reporting to the room leader and managers of the nursery

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard:

  • Level 1 Functional skills (if required) and progression to Level 2 functional skills if required
  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Qualified early years practitioner, progressing to the level 3 early years Educator.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade A* - C / 4 - 9) Desired

Things to consider

Please be aware that the college workshops are held at South Woodford and you must be prepared to travel. According to your shift pattern you may have early starts or late finishes You will be answerable to your manager or room leader Train or bus journey commute to work You must attend all college workshops as required and complete your portfolio of evidence in the timeframe allowed for your qualification.

About the employer

Crossharbour Montessori Day Nursery is a private day care facility with an outdoor space which children have frequent access to, supported by outings to the local community and nearby park. The Montessori Sensorial materials and equipment help children learn about the world through all their senses. Staff are trained to work within the Early Years Foundation Stage and recognise that “all children have from birth a need to develop, learning through interaction with people and exploration of the world around them”. The Early Year’s framework recognises the holistic nature of development and learning and covers the six areas of development.

Employer

HEADSTART LTD

Address

126 EAST FERRY ROAD

LONDON

E14 9FP

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Training

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED

Contact

Samia Shabbir

samiashabbir@trainingtrust.org.uk

0208 518 1344

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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