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Nursery Apprentice Mama Bears - Plymouth - Springhill Green

If you are looking to enter into a career in childcare then an apprenticeship with Mama Bear's Day Nursery and Pre-school could be for you!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 13 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,437.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, shift work. 7am - 4pm, 8am - 5pm, 9am - 6pm. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123533

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Mama Bears, you will be working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months!

As an Apprentice you will be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse).

Duties:

  • You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
  • You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
  • Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
  • You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
  • To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
  • To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
  • To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
  • Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
  • To never be left unsupervised with the children
  • To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
  • To contribute/complete children's observations and records when required create consistency
  • To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

Because of the nature of this job it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. The vacancy closing date will be extended.

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

  • Early Years Educator Level 3
  • Functional skills in maths, English & IT

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing training and learning.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

About the employer

We are a family run childcare organisation based in the South West with day nurseries. Our nursery group has grown on our reputation of outstanding and affordable childcare available to all families. We're passionate about providing babies, toddlers and preschool children with the best start in their early education and work diligently to ensure that this results in safe and happy children in our care. At Mama Bear's enjoyment and fun are linked with discovery and learning. Staff are sensitive

Employer

Mama Bears - Plymouth - Springhill Green

Address

Springhill Green

PL2 3RW

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 13 Feb 2023