Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 NURTURE NEST NURSERY LTD

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery setting and someone passionate in childcare and early years looking to further their career. This is also ideal for someone interested in looking after children between 0-5 and helping them to develop physically, socially, and emotionally.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

  • Working week

    Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    25 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000157660

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
  • Undertaking First Aid training as required
  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
  • Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to 
  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
  • Working with teams across the centre
  • Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
  • Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack, lunch and tea
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules
  • Working within confidentiality guidelines

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

Level 3 Diploma Early Years Educator.

Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. Apprentices must successfully evidence a First Aid qualification approved by EYFS.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion.

Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader positions
  • Possible management training
  • Springboard into primary education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C or 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C or 4) Essential

About the employer

We offer tailored care and education to each and every child, whilst still offering parents and guardians the flexibility and support they also need.

Employer

NURTURE NEST NURSERY LTD

Address

358 GOSPEL LANE

BIRMINGHAM

B27 7AJ

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Agnew

ha@swiftcc.co.uk

01215940248

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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