Nursery Practitioner Apprentice Cheeky Chimps

The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare is a home from home environment where children can learn through play in a child centred environment. Our unique approach to childcare incorporates the Reggio Emilia philosophy where we use loose parts to give the children the ability to learn through play. We are looking for apprentice to join our team. The role includes helping and supporting children's development through observations, working in partnership with parents and professionals and following policies and procedures to keep children safe.

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Closing date: 01 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,579.20

    Holidays, free parking, staff meals offer, Closed over Christmas and bank holidays.

  • Working week

    x4 days 7.30-6pm and one day off a week, one evening every 4-6 weeks for 2 hours for staff training Term only or x51 weeks of the year.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000141910

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To help and support children's development through observations
  • To work in partnership with parents and professionals
  • To follow policies and procedures to keep children safe
  • To prepare and serve nutritious and healthy meals
  • To complete college work on time
  • To plan engaging activties for children
  • To work as a team 

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

  • Early years educator (level 3)
  • Apprentice will work at the nursery and do college work throughout the week
  • Training will be done in house and best practice online
  • 8-10 hours given a week for training
  • 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?

For all apprenticeship who have completed their qualification will have a job at the nursery.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 9-5) Desired

About the employer

The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare is a home from home environment where children can learn through play in a child centred environment. Our unique approach to childcare incorporates the Reggio Emilia philosophy where we use loose parts to give the children the ability to learn through play. Cheeky chimps’ childcare was established in 2012 and currently operates 1, 64 place, nursery in Swindon.

Employer

Cheeky Chimps

Address

The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare

Kingsdown Sports Centre

Swindon

SN2 7SH

Contact

Gemma Farrar

Gemma.farrar@cheekychimpsnursery.co.uk

07443420152

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Training

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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