Early Years Apprenticeship ASHBRIDGE SCHOOL LTD

Apply for a place on the Ashbridge Apprenticeship Scheme 2023 at Ashbridge, the leading provider of childcare in Preston, and kick start your career! You can choose one of our four nurseries around the Preston area. As soon as you are qualified you will be eligible for a full-time, permanent nursery practitioner job with us.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    Benefits: Additional leave Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Referral programme Wellness programme

    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

    Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 4.30 pm

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127106

  • Positions

    20 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

JOB DESCRIPTION

· To be part of the Ashbridge Apprenticeship team and to develop your role in line with the guidance and support provided by the company and all of your team members.

· To complete the academic responsibilities of the Ashbridge Apprenticeship scheme (both internal and external led learning).

· To learn how to deliver an outstanding level of learning, development and care for the children for whom you are responsible for

· To learn to ensure that the Early Years setting is a safe environment for children, staff and others

· To learn to develop partnerships with parents and carers by leading and establishing professional relationships with our families.

· To learn how to lead practice in our Outdoor Education and Attachment and Child -led ethos

· To be able to work as part of the Apprentice Team, The Early Years setting team, and also the wider Ashbridge Company Team

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

All training will be provided at one of our four nurseries based in and around the Preston area with a fantastic support network around you. You will qualify with a level 2 Early Years qualification as well as develop a wide range of childcare and life skills. As soon as you are qualified you will be eligible for a full-time, permanent nursery practitioner job with us and further training up to level 5.

Apprenticeship runs four days a week : Monday - Thursday - 30 hours/week.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As soon as you are qualified you will be eligible for a full-time, permanent nursery practitioner job with us and further training up to level 5.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Level 4) Desired

About the employer

Life at Ashbridge is full and varied and our unique settings provide beautiful and inspiring environments to work at, in, and around the Preston area. Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery offer four unique nurseries and an outstanding independent primary school, Ashbridge provides the very best in early years and primary education in a unique environment where babies, toddlers, pre-school and primary aged school children flourish. A nurturing and attachment led approach allows all children to feel comfortable and settled in our outstanding setting which values all of the families, children, and team members. Ashbridge has been established within Lancashire for over 25 years and has gained an unparalleled reputation for its expertise and experience in early years childcare and education. Our facilities are purpose-built for the children in our care and whichever of our settings you visit you will discover top-quality facilities and resources and buildings which suit the needs of our children, with all classrooms in the school and our nurseries having direct access to the outdoors. The people, above all else, are central to making Ashbridge a special place for children because we all work together towards the same goals, we have created a friendly, family atmosphere where every child is uniquely valued, nurtured and cared for. We pride ourselves on being a very friendly place to work, with a strong emphasis on employee support and teamwork. Ashbridge is the leading childcare provider in Preston, and as an established company, we can offer the chance of significant career progression across the company.

Employer

ASHBRIDGE SCHOOL LTD

Address

LINDLE LANE

HUTTON

PRESTON

PR4 4AQ

Contact

Sowmya Tom

apprenticeships@ashbridgeschool.co.uk

01772561186

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Training

Training provider

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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