Nursery Apprentice PIXIES TREE LTD

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local nursery in Woolston, Southampton are looking for a L2 Nursery Apprentice to join their team. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

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Closing date: 16 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday; Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000132755

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.
This includes:

  • Creating warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

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

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills: English and maths and ICT at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)

Training completed via work based visits at the nursery and 4 hour study time provided for coursework

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto L3 or a full-time position and further training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If the potential candidate already holds a valid L2 Childcare award or has sufficient experience, the L3 Early Years Educator (18 months) may be offered.

About the employer

Our Childcare Nursery is located in Woolston on the main Portsmouth Road into Southampton, in an old Victorian house.

Employer

PIXIES TREE LTD

Address

63 Portsmouth Road

Southampton

SO19 9BE

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Contact

James Sproat

james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

07715658042

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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