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Early Years Nursery Educator Apprentice - Level 3 ACORN CHILDCARE NURSERY LTD
Acorns Nursery are a 63 place day care nursery for 0-5 year olds, situated in Hartford overlooking the Weaver Valley. Children are cared for in a purpose designed building in a quiet, fully enclosed location. We pride ourselves on our outstanding outdoor area and encourage outdoor play.
Closing date: 30 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£7,003.36
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
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm
Total hours per week: 28
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
08 May 2023
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Date posted
06 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000139272
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Operational:
- Be a flexible member of a team, working cooperatively and with flexibility
- Understand that each child is an individual and have a general understanding of childcare and child development
- To be polite, professional, and friendly at all times with customers, clients and colleagues
- To ensure the highest level of customer care is adhered to at all times - To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations
- To actively gain customer feedback, passing information gained onto your line manager
- Develop positive relationships with parents/carers, other staff
- Assist with the supervision of children at play (indoor and outdoor) and at mealtimes
- Assist with the creation of a stimulating and attractive classroom environment
- Support fundraising events and assist with the promotion of the nursery as required
- Assist with the care, maintenance, and security if all equipment and toys within the nursery
Safeguarding:
- Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery
- Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
- Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g., fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children
- Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food surface areas
General:
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Ensure the company's policies on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to
- Support other staff in the effective implementation of a key person system and to take responsibility for a group of children in the absence of their key person
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Early Years Educator Apprentice Standard Level 3
- Training will take place in the work place and via remote, live webinars
- The successful candidate will work alongside a Total People Learning Coach who will support them throughout the programme
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
About the employer
Employer
ACORN CHILDCARE NURSERY LTD
Address
GreenBank Lane
Hartford
CW8 1JJ
Training
Training provider
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Early years educator
Level 3 (A level)
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