Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship MR G SEWARD & MRS K SEWARD & MR T SEWARD

Childsplay Day Nursery are looking for a Level 2 Childcare apprentice, who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to become independent learners. The role will include being a keyworker, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences. Fantastic opportunity and career progression.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,560.00

    Employer will pay £7.00 an hour.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000143936

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To help to set up the room(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away and clean at the end of the session.
  • To be a key personal assistant to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child needs are recognised and met.
  • Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
  • To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
  • To assistant with the teaching of children to a high standard, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
  • To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
  • To support mealtimes within the setting.

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

Early Years Practitioner Level 2  Plus Internal Training will be provided at the location.  Training is ongoing throughout the apprenticeship.

Functional Skills  (if applicable)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Childsplay provides a happy, secure, loving and stimulating environment in which a Childs personality and confidence can develop in preparation for school. When children are happy and settled they learn and have fun. Throughout the Nursery there is a mixture of both planned and structured activities as well as free play. This helps to develop the children in their personal and social development. We encourage learning through play as it is an effective method to provide knowledge and skill acquisition for young children.

Employer

MR G SEWARD & MRS K SEWARD & MR T SEWARD

Address

CHILDSPLAY DAY NURSERY

CLARENDON WAY

COLCHESTER

CO1 1XF

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Training

Training provider

CELLAR TAPES UK LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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