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Childcare Apprentice - Level 3 LITTLE PEOPLE NURSERIES LTD

•Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5. •You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years •Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. •This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

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Closing date: 20 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,440.00

  • Working week

    The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC. Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126377

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5.
  • Completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, take part in singing, role play and story telling and feeding and changing babies.
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting. 

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

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years and a first aid qualification.
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery.
  • This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector.
  • Training will take place in the workplace.
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.
  • Undertaking First Aid training as required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader positions.
  • Possible management training.
  • Springboard into Primary Education.
  • Paediatric nursing.
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C L2 Functional Skills) Essential

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

This nursery offers Montessori education by qualified teachers & long-serving dedicated staff for babies and toddlers from 3 months – 5 years old. Every day freshly-prepared home-cooked meals are prepared as well as serving organic milk and any special dietary requirements needed. Additionally, the cost of nappies & wipes is included in the nursery fees.

Employer

LITTLE PEOPLE NURSERIES LTD

Address

250A LILLIE ROAD

LONDON

SW6 7PX

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Chanelle Smith

cs@swiftcc.co.uk

02039210492

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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