Early Years Educator Apprentice 9 Months Nursery
To be trained to undertake the same responsibilities as a nursery assistant and contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.
Closing date: 27 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,100.00
Hourly wage will increase to £5.28 from April 2023
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm (Split shifts to be confirmed).
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
14 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
01 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000138749
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Read and understand all policies and procedures and staff induction pack in your first week
- Assist in meeting all the emotional, physical, and social needs of the children whilst they are present at 9 months nursery
- Encourage and promote the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and moral development of each individual child
- Provide children / babies with a warm, safe, and caring environment to learn and grow in
- Assist with maintaining daily records regarding feeding and sleeping patterns of children
- To assist the practitioners in meeting the next steps and completing learning journals
- To follow instruction of the keyworkers when necessary
- Encourage and enable children to be as independent as possible
- Attend training workshops / meetings during working hours organised by the apprenticeship company
- Carry out coursework and maintain deadlines in relation to qualification out of working hours
- Work in partnership with parents, in maintaining curriculum and reaching developmental goals
- Listen to parental needs and establish communicative, fair relationships with them
- Participate in fortnightly staff meetings, in order to assess progress within the nursery and discuss future goals
- Be aware of and maintain all nursery policies and procedures
- Assist at all meal and snack times, to include serving and clearing away meals, maintaining hygiene standards throughout
- Prepare activities for the following day under the instruction of the keyworker when necessary
- Maintain awareness of EYFS and updates throughout the year.
- Be an efficient and effective member of the team
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- You will be working towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, with the support of your LMP Education Tutor and your workplace mentor
- You will have monthly reviews with your tutor at LMP Education and all training sessions (1 per week) will be delivered remotely online via teams
- Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- This is a great start to your career if you are looking to get into the sector
- Potential to secure a full-time position upon completion on the apprenticeship, depending on availability and performance within the company
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above or Level 2) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
9 Months Nursery
Address
30A The Grove
Isleworth
TW7 4JU
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)
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