Early Years Apprentice level 3 - Margate The Old Station Nursery

Townsend Montessori, part of the Old Station Nursery believe in creating brighter futures for every child by providing the very best care and learning environment. Lots of great benefits including Perkbox and your birthday off! You will support the team, take part in role play, storytelling and observe children and make notes to write reports. Duties will include; • Develop understanding of childcare and child development. • Develop positive relationships with the children. • Support nursery staff to provide high-quality environment that meets the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.

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Closing date: 01 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    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

    Open Monday - Friday, shift times and days to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000183387

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At The Old Station Nursery what matters most to us is that children feel safe and happy in our care. We want each child to leave nursery with a love of learning and the possibility to succeed in all that comes next. At the heart of everything we do, we aim to inspire, nurture and innovate in order to create brighter futures, together. We are always looking for enthusiastic, passionate and hard-working people to join our team.

As an Early Years Apprentice, you will undertake the training required to become a Level 3 Early Years Educator. You will be required to support the aims and objectives of The Old Station Nursery (TOSN) and assist the staff within the nursery, working as a co-operative team member.

Key duties

• Be fully involved with the implementation of the daily routine; this could include preparing, assisting in, and clearing away activities. You will also support the team and ensure that mealtimes are pleasant and social occasions.

• Develop understanding of childcare and child development.

• Develop positive relationships with the children.

• Support nursery staff to provide high-quality environment that meets the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.

• Ensure the Company’s Equal Opportunities and Child Protection Policies are always adhered to.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

• Learn how to observe each child’s progress and how to report on achievements looking for progression and continuity.

• Learn the value of learning through play and how to present and scaffold these learning experiences.

• Recognise how activities and experiences support the child’s progress across the EYFS educational programme

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety, hygiene, cleanliness and regulatory requirements for EHO/Ofsted health and safety throughout the nursery.

• Support the staff team with the general cleanliness and hygiene of the children and the environment – indoors and outdoors

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

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. The Old Station Nursery Group will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by The Old Station Nursery Groups dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Creative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

The nursery is situated just a short walk from Margate town centre and Margate train station, on Cowper Road, making it ideal for parents living in the town or surrounding area. Parking is available on roads close to the nursery.

About the employer

The Old Station Nursery Group was established in 2002 when we opened our very first nursery. Since then, the company has grown steadily, creating a similar feeling and ethos in each setting while nourishing each nursery’s unique strengths. The Old Station Nursery Group comprises of 79 exceptional nurseries across the UK. Every year, Nursery World releases a Nursery Chains article which ranks nursery groups in size. We are proud to announce that we are ranked at 13 in this league.

Employer

The Old Station Nursery

Address

10 Cowper Rd,

Margate,

Kent

CT9 1SX

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Training

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 01 Nov 2023