Apprentice Nursery Assistant POPLARS BLOSSOMS NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

Poplars Blossoms are looking to recruit a friendly nursery apprentice to join their team. Work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities. If you are keen to pursue a career in the childcare sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We will consider Level 2 or Level 3 candidates (Level 3 for those that have experience or qualification in childcare).

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Closing date: 19 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,884.16

    - Up to 4 weeks paid holiday per annum - 8 public/bank holidays paid per annum - Bonus Scheme

    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 to be agreed around the nursery opening hours Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6.00pm

    Total hours per week: 36.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000148797

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Job Description

  • Understand and carry out efficiently, routine tasks in the nursery
  • Develop positive relationships with children, parents and staff
  • Develop a basic understanding of child development
  • Understand and implement nursery policies
  • Help to provide a clean, safe and stimulating environment
  • Attend staff meetings regularly and offer input
  • Learn to plan a wide range of suitable activities for children aged six weeks to eight years as required (full training given)
  • Write good quality observations in each age group (training given)
    learn to maintain some records of children’s development (personal profiles)
  • Collect well written evidence for your portfolio
  • Ensure witness statements are collated from staff for evidence portfolio

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

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner -  https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-practitioner-v1-0
  • Please refer to above link for more information
  • Functional Skills Level 1/Level 2 if required
  • Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment

This apprenticeship will take place at the employers address.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship or progression onto a level 3 qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English/ Maths (Grade A*-D/ 9-3) Essential

About the employer

The Poplars Nursery School was established in 1993 by Suzanne Sladen. Poplars Blossoms Nursery and Pre-School is an extension to this and opened in 2006. At the Poplars they are dedicated to providing support in a team environment and assessing all of the team’s training needs. They are an equal opportunities employer in that they believe everyone is an individual and should have the opportunities to succeed and develop personally and professionally.

Employer

POPLARS BLOSSOMS NURSERY SCHOOL LTD

Address

205 EDWARDS LANE

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 3JA

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Nottingham College

business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

01159457260

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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