Early Years Educator Apprentice Hollies Day Nursery

Hollies Day Nurseries are looking for enthusiastic, approachable, and fun individuals who are looking for their second step in an Early Years career. If you have a Level 2 Early Years qualification / Apprenticeship and a desire to make a difference to the youngest people's lives, then this could be the right opportunity for you. The role involves helping with /undertaking various cleaning tasks to ensure the environment remains hygienic. Helping children with their personal care needs i.e. nappy changing.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,640.00

    After 6 months, your hourly wage will increase to £8.75 per hour.

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, shifts on a rota basis worked between 7.30am and 6.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    26 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000168185

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

If you are successful in your application, Hollies Day Nurseries will support you through your Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Your duties will include:

  • Interacting positively with children, parents, visitors, and colleagues
  • Setting up and packing away activities
  • Supporting the children’s involvement in activities
  • Leading educational activities to support children’s development
  • Supporting children at nap times
  • Helping with /undertaking various cleaning tasks to ensure the environment remains hygienic
  • Helping children with their personal care needs i.e. nappy changing
  • Supporting children at snack and mealtimes
  • Following all nursery policies and procedures including the safeguarding policy

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

  • Early years educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice.

The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training. On the job and off the job training will be delivered in theworkplace.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There is potential opportunity for ongoing full-time employment with the nursery upon successful completion of your Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Positive Attitude, Appropriate Use of Tone, Caring, Flexible, Deeply Motivated, Imaginitive, Enjoy Being with Children, Open to Constructive Criticism, High Standard of Hygiene

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 / A*-D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9-3 / A*-D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years / Childcare (Grade Pass or above) Essential

About the employer

Hollies Day Nurseries is a family-run business with 4 children's day nurseries in Nottingham.

Employer

Hollies Day Nursery

Address

103 Loughborough Road

West Bridgford

Nottingham

NG2 7JX

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Training

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD

Contact

Learner Engagement Team

info@atem.co.uk

03300026266

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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