Apprentice Early Years Practitioner THE WENDY HOUSE DAY NURSERY IMPINGTON LTD

A fantastic opportunity to build a career at a nursery that prides itself on the highest quality of care and teaching for all children and the support it provides its staff team. You will be caring for the children from helping to create learning activities and teaching them. Also helping to feed the children and hygiene routines for the children.

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Closing date: 27 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

  • Working week

    The nursery operates between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Your minimum working hours will be 35 hours per week, confirmed weekly by the nursery manager, but typically between 9.00am - 5.00pm, 9.30am - 6.00pm etc.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125287

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To be trained in the role of a nursery practitioner
  • To contribute in providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery
  • To implement the daily routine in the room
  • To work together as a team supporting each other for the benefit of the children
  • Liaise with parent’s and carer’s, sharing information about their child’s development
  • Where required attend college and complete assignments on time

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

  • You will achieve an Early Years Practitioner 
  • This will include a weekly day release to college and an assessor visiting every 4-6 weeks
  • Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
  • English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potentially an offer of employment on successful completion of Apprenticeship training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4/ C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4 / C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Whilst The Wendy House is primarily based indoors, we do operate a Forest area for learning and activities and Meadow area so all applicants should be prepared to work outdoors. The Nursery provides care for children between the ages of 0-5 years, staff are required to be flexible and prepared to work with all ages.

About the employer

The Wendy House, Impington, Cambridge is situated amongst open countryside and it boasts a peaceful location with fantastic views. We have fantastic facilities for both the children and staff and pride ourselves on the supportive and caring approach we offer. We have established an excellent local reputation and believe we offer the best early years care and education to children aged 0-5 years.

Employer

THE WENDY HOUSE DAY NURSERY IMPINGTON LTD

Address

Fieldstead Barn

New Road, Impington

Cambridge

CB24 9PJ

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Training

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Contact

Camilla

01223 418778

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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