Early Years Apprentice Doves Day Nursery

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly nursery in Gosport is looking for a Level 2 Early Years Apprentice to join their team. You will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

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Closing date: 08 Oct 2023

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

    40 Hours paid per week. Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000173786

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Creating warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally
  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children
  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to
  • Completing all work to desired timescales as set by Showcase Tutor

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

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (Unless exempt)
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 4-hour study time provided for coursework

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once completing your Level 2 Apprenticeship you may be offered the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 or a full-time position and further training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C and above) Desired

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact James on 07715 658042 NB- If the desired candidate already holds a valid L2 Early Years qualification or sufficient experience, the L3 Diploma is available on an 18 month basis.

About the employer

Doves Nursery was established in 1996 and offers flexible hours childcare in Gosport for children aged from 0-5 years. With a team of up to 16 staff at any one time, we can look after up to 54 children. Our day nursery provides a positive, friendly, homely, caring and supportive environment for children, with large rooms for them to play and learn.

Employer

Doves Day Nursery

Address

1 Stoke Road

Gosport

PO12 1LT

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Contact

James Sproat

james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

+1 07715658042

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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