Early Years Practitioner Apprentice KIDSPIRATION CHILDCARE & EDUCATION LTD
An exciting apprenticeship opportunity to support the provision of a stimulating and effective Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, which will enhance children’s emotional, social, physical and intellectual development. To support the provision of high quality child care that meets the professional inspection standards.
Closing date: 01 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£7,503.60
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
Working Days: Monday to Friday. Term time only (8am to 6pm working shift pattern).
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
05 Apr 2023
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Date posted
04 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000129934
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties:
- To support the team to provide high quality care and education for all children and support for families.
- To support the team to provide a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that will meet the requirements of relevant national and local standards.
- To learn how to follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Early Support Programme for children with Special Educational needs (SEN) and implement that learning in the workplace.
- To learn to observe and monitor children’s development and contribute to written reports of their progress and to implement that learning in the workplace.
- To maintain client confidentiality.
- To report any injury or accident ensuring that health and safety of the individual is maintained.
- To follow the process for reporting any suspicious or suspected non-accidental injury complying with Departmental Child Protection Procedures in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures (West Yorkshire Consortium Procedure Manual)
- To refer parents and families for support where necessary.
- If necessary, to take responsibility for a group of children during any building evacuation.
- To support the team to provide educational visits for children and families, observing Health and Safety policies.
- To understand and support Leeds City Council and Departmental Policies including these on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety
- To undertake other duties commensurate to the post or grade as required by the department.
- To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with Council policies including the Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The Level 2 Apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the workplace you will be expected to attend college 1 day a month, where you will gain knowledge and understanding of the working within the early years sector.
You will develop skills on the job where you will be supported by a workplace mentor.
An Assessor from Leeds City College will visit you on a regular basis to support your learning journey
The Apprenticeship framework comprises of:
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
End point assessment:
- Multiple choice exam
- Professional discussion.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Apprenticeship Early Years Educator Level 3
- At the end of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to progress within the setting.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 9-4 / A-C or equivalent) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
KIDSPIRATION CHILDCARE & EDUCATION LTD
http://www.kidspirationleeds.co.uk/
Address
Lawns Lane
Farnley
Leeds
LS12 5EZ
Training
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Contact
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
01132846464
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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