Childcare Apprentice MARY SEACOLE DAY NURSERY AND FAMILY SUPPORT UNIT

You will work four days a week at your nursery setting as a nursery assistant, gaining your practical experience. This will involve a range of activities from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play. You will then attend college once a week.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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

    Mon-Fri between 8am-6pm, includes 1 hour unpaid lunch.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153350

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Maintain accurate and effective children’s records
  • Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality
  • Support, promote and implement policies relating to diversity and equality
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery day
  • Work in partnership with parents
  • Attend parent events and meetings as required

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, apprentices will attend day release.

Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in maths and English and Paediatric First Aid certificate. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You can progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles. You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Caring

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery. There will be a lot of cleaning to do and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work but it is very rewarding.

About the employer

Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit is located in Central Reading. The setting offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, where all staff members truly care for the children and their families. The team is a mix of mature, and youthful practitioners, who are qualified at Level 3 and above. In addition, the setting takes pride in the additional support it offers children and their families when life becomes challenging, as we believe that a happy family is intrinsically linked to a happy child.

Employer

MARY SEACOLE DAY NURSERY AND FAMILY SUPPORT UNIT

Address

22-24 MOUNT PLEASANT

READING

RG1 2TD

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Training

Training provider

CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Enquiries

enquiries@chilterntraining.org

01189566995

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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