Early Years apprentice at Children's Place Barkerend The Children's Place (Barkerend)
Join Children's Place and start your career in childcare. Monitor children's development, help develop their skills through play and provide care for their daily needs.
Closing date: 06 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 40 hours. Shifts based around the nursery's opening hours 7:30am to 6pm should be discussed and agreed at interview.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
13 Feb 2023
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Date posted
18 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000123694
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an apprentice you will be trained to fulfil the role of an Early Years Practitioner and contribute to a high-quality caring, teaching and learning environment for children. This involves creating a stimulating and developmentally appropriate physical learning environment and providing a warm, friendly emotional environment in which the children can develop through individual attention and group activities.
As an apprentice you will:
- Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including care routines, observation, assessment and planning, parent feedback and transition using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Development Matters as a guide
- To engage with Children’s Place processes such as induction, supervisions, training and conferences etc. and utilise the available support
- To understand and adhere to Children’s Place Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, including the Prevent Duty
- To be aware of up-to-date legislation in relation to safeguarding. The nursery manager is the lead safeguarding officer, in their absence the deputy manager or the most senior member of staff will fulfil this role
- To follow all Children’s Place policies and procedures and respect Children’s Place beliefs
- To work closely with the nursery SENCO and Early Years Practitioners to meet all children’s individual needs
- To understand the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
- To understand and implement the Health and Safety File at all times
- To understand Children’s Place Ltd Confidentiality Policy and adhere to it at all times
- Look upon the nursery as a “whole”. Wherever possible use your initiative to identify where your help may be most utilised and be constantly aware of the needs of all children
- To take ownership of the environment in which you work. Ensuring resources are looked after and well stocked
- To be flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. laundry, cleansing of equipment etc
- To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, summer fayre, children’s Christmas party etc
- To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
- To understand that as part of training you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery
- To build and support teamwork and partnerships, both internally and externally, with parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals
- To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time to time for example planning and key person profiles.
This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibilities. Such variations are a common occurrence and should be seen as developmental opportunities within your CPD framework
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification
- L1 Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- The weekly day release is at Shipley College on a Wednesday
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On a successful completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can progress to Early Years Educator.
With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3+, A-D or L1 equivalent) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
The Children's Place (Barkerend)
https://www.childrens-place.co.uk/nurseries/barkerend/
Address
365 Barkerend Road
Bradford
BD3 8QW
Training
Training provider
SHIPLEY COLLEGE
Contact
Cameron O'Donnell
01274 327 271
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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