Childcare Apprentice Mini Me’Zzz

If you have experience of working with children and you are interested in a career in Childcare. Mini Me'Zzz has a vacancy for a Level 3 childcare apprentice to join their busy team. To work in an early year’s provisions, to work with others as a team delivering outstanding childcare to children that attend the setting. Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.

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Closing date: 16 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    From 1 April 2023, the National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £5.28 an hour.

    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

    Monday-Friday shifts to be confirmed Term time only

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000154291

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include but not limited to:

  • To work in an early year’s provisions, to work with others as a team delivering outstanding childcare to children that attend the setting
  • To be able to work with parents and other agencies
  • To have a positive attitude toward work, embrace challenges, to be open and honest about your working goals, be willing to go that extra mile to achieve an outstanding education
  • To have a good understanding of the EYFS, Safeguarding
  • Be willing to complete first aid training or any other training that is required by us
  • Be a good role model in and out of work
  • Great time keeping a must
  • Be clean and presentable and ensure the uniform is kept in good condition
  • Be willing and able to complete any tasks in the setting that is required in the day to day running (clean as we go)
  • Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery and equipment is a vital part of the role as it provides a good role model for students and helps new staff to fit into the nursery
  • You will be required to keep development records and observations of the children and offer positive management of children's behaviour
  • Keeping accident, incident and risk assessment records is essential
  • Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager

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

  • You will undertake the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard
  • Early years educator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
  • You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed, as well as a Paediatric First Aid certificate
  • You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of qualified industry professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience
  • Training will be at Doncaster College, where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer, Day release  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could have the opportunity to be offered a position within the nursery

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Math (Grade C/4 and above) Essential

Things to consider

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Mini Me’Zzz is a well established childcare provider based in the Rossington area. Promoting quality care, enabling environment and innovative play. As a team we will ensure that your child will benefit from our setting as we offer an holistic approach to your children's education, enriching their learning and development through play.

Employer

Mini Me’Zzz

Address

The old caretakers bungalow

Gattinson Lane

Rossington

DN110NQ

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Training

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Contact

Tracey Butterfield

tracey.butterfield@don.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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