Early Years Apprentice
ACORNS DAY NURSERY LTD
WOKINGHAM, RG41 5EX
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 May 2023
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Summary
You will work full-time in Early years setting as an apprentice, 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 to gain your apprenticeship qualification.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours, Monday - Friday. Shifts TBA
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 1 August
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator depending on previous experience and qualifications, apprentices will attend day release.
Apprenticeships are made up of the Diploma plus Functional Skills in maths, English and Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Where you’ll work
532 READING ROAD
WINNERSH
WOKINGHAM
RG41 5EX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
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 this company
Acorns Day Nursery is a privately owned, family-run nursery based in Winnersh, Berkshire. The nursery is beautifully decorated, well equipped and very homely, offering a nurturing environment which allows children to learn through exploration and play. The children are encouraged to learn through planned purposeful play experiences which offer a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities supported by a high staff-to-child ratio.
After this apprenticeship
Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You can 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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED
Admissions Team
enquiries@chilterntraining.org
01189566995
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000164815.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
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