Early Years Apprentice PIXIES DAY NURSERY AND PIXIES TOO LTD

Are you looking to train in childcare? Friendly, local preschool in Alton is looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join their team. 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

    £10,433.28

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 38.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000173807

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will contribute to a high quality caring environment for children.

This includes:

  • 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?

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner standard:

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills in English and maths to at level 1 minimum (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?

Upon completing the Level 2, you may be offered the opportunity to progress to 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, 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.

About the employer

PiXieS operate from 3 rooms – babies, 2-3’s, and preschool and have recently branched out to offer a sessional preschool and our very own Pb’s School’s Out Club – offering breakfast, after school club and holiday club for school children up to the age of 8 years old. We are open Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 18:00, 51 weeks of the year except bank holidays and Christmas. We have a large garden which has been significantly landscaped to provide an enchanting outside area for all age groups to enjoy. Following recent developments this now includes a mud kitchen, growing area, and a variety of enticing activities to encourage all areas of the children’s development.

Employer

PIXIES DAY NURSERY AND PIXIES TOO LTD

Address

39 LOCKS ROAD

LOCKS HEATH

SOUTHAMPTON

SO31 6NS

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

Contact

James Sproat

james.sproat@showcasetraining.co.uk

07715658042

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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