Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Childcare Level 2 Exceed Academies Trust

The early years provision at Copthorne Primary School is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Assistant to assist in providing a consistently high standard of care for their children. This is an excellent opportunity for any individual wishing to begin their career in childcare, within a primary school environment.

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Closing date: 28 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,128.90

    Weekly working hours will be carried out between the core hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm. Working hours will be agreed with Headteacher. Annual salary shown will be subject to pro rata, due to term time only working.

    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 TBD.

    Total hours per week: 32.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137689

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The early years provision at Copthorne Primary School in Bradford is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Assistant to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for their children. This is an excellent opportunity for any individual wishing to begin their career in childcare, within a primary school environment.
Duties will include:
•Providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children in the setting
•Supporting existing staff within the setting
•Implementing daily routines in the room
•Carrying out activities suitable to the age range of children in your area, in conjunction with other staff
•Being flexible within the working practices of the setting, be prepared to help where needed, including undertaking certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleaning equipment, etc.
•Ensuring children are collected by a parent/carer, authorised by the setting

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

You will be working towards the Intermediate Apprenticeship for the Early Years Practitioner and will achieve the mandated Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner plus maths and English Functional Skills if you have not already achieved them. Apprenticeships are delivered in the workplace and 6 hours of your working time will be dedicated to 'Off the Job Training'. You will be allocated a personal Training and Development Officer and will have access to our online study area where you will find all your assessment materials. Your Training and Development Officer will provide you with personal tutorial support and assessment at pre-arranged times. Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Achievement of the intermediate apprenticeship will enable apprentices to go onto study towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard and access higher level jobs within the sector.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

Monday to Friday, term time only - you will not work during the school holidays. Total hours per week: 32.5 hours a week

About the employer

Copthorne Primary is a caring, friendly school which welcomes children and their families of all faiths and cultures. We recognise that every child is special and has individual needs. Our dedicated staff team works together with parents, governors and the community to ensure that each child develops the skills and knowledge to achieve, believing that there are no limits to what our children can learn.

Employer

Exceed Academies Trust

Address

All Saints Road

Bradford

BD7 3AY

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Training

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 28 Mar 2023