Early Years Educator Apprenticeship WOODLANDS SCHOOLS LIMITED

The Nursery Apprentice will support with all aspects of caring for children including washing, changing, feeding. The apprentice will assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children whilst encouraging an atmosphere of co-operation and respect. The apprentice will complete Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 03 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Apprenticeship salary. This will depend on your age.

    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

    Shifts to be confirmed. The wage shown is the ANMW. This rises on the 1st of April 2023 to £5.28 per hour.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137484

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Learning and developing practical skills.
  • Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe, and stimulating environment.
  • Organise activities inside and outside the nursery to encourage creativity, development, coordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play.
  • Participate in the key person system and be responsible for a group of children.
  • Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children's first educators.
  • Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
  • Be aware of child protection issues and follow our safeguarding policy as well as our procedures.
  • Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies.
  • Prepare and serve food, drink, and snacks to children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating.
  • Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery.
  • Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the provision is tidy, safe, clean, and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors.
  • Ensure effective planning, assessment, and record keeping for children, using the EYFS curriculum for guidance.
  • Ensure the children's key files are kept up to date.
  • Demonstrate inclusive practice and positive behaviour management techniques.
  • Upload and carry out the duties of the post with due regard to our equality and inclusion policies.
  • Be prepared to work in any area/room within the nursery as required by the manager or deputy.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery.
  • Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, carers, visitors, and work colleagues.
  • Ensure that a polite, courteous and helpful attitude is demonstrated at all times to the children, their parents, and the other staff members.

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

  • This apprenticeship is work based and therefore training will take place at the workplace.
  • The successful candidate will have gained an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship with Vocational Training Services after successful completion.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths will also be completed if required.
  • First Aid.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The applicant would be expected to remain in our employment for at least one year.
  • To be employed by Woodlands and train to be an outstanding nursery practitioner.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Great sense of humour, Time keeping, Passion for Childcare, Hardworking, Positive attitude

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade (A*-C or 9-4)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade (A*-C or 9-4)) Desired

Things to consider

Transport to work

About the employer

Little Acorns day nursery is a beautiful setting in Brentwood with 29 acres of land including nature trails and woods etc. The nursery has the capacity of 52 children aged 0-5yrs.

Employer

WOODLANDS SCHOOLS LIMITED

Address

HUTTON MANOR

428 RAYLEIGH ROAD

HUTTON

CM13 1SD

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Training

Training provider

VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR LIMITED

Contact

Elizabeth Richards

elizabethrichards@vts.ac.uk

01702353557

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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