NVQ Level 3 Child Care Apprenticeship LITTLE TREASURES DAY NURSERY

A chance to gain valuable skills while working in a nursery setting as well as learning about Childcare related topics in a classroom setting. This will include gaining your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid. We are offering for you to learn as you earn, gain amazing experiences which will have an impact on your knowledge, skills and behaviours. You will assist in the preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea, plus much more.

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Closing date: 07 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    From 1st April 2023, the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £5.28 an hour

  • Working week

    Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000189154

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The main responsibilities of this job role will include:

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
  • Undertaking First Aid training as required
  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
  • Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to
  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
  • Working with teams across the Centre
  • Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
  • Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules
  • Working within confidentiality guidelines

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

  • Level 3 - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13-months
  • You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery
  • Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework during the apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader Positions
  • Possible Management training
  • Springboard into Primary Education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

You will need to be available for remote sessions on teams for 10 days out of your whole apprenticeship, for your remote learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will also be given 20% off-job training, this could be around 6 hours or more depending on your contracted hours.

About the employer

Little Treasures is for both children and staff to be happy and enjoy a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to enrich minds and lives through a play to learn approach. We treat each child as special and individual; we allow the children's natural curiosity and enthusiasm to instil a real love of learning. We recognise that even the youngest children look, listen and learn most effectively through play activities. We promote confidence, respect for others, good manners, self-awareness and an interest in the environment in which they grow and learn in a natural way through freedom of movement and choice.

Employer

LITTLE TREASURES DAY NURSERY

Address

BROOMHALL GRANGE

NORTON ROAD

BROOMHALL

WR5 2PD

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Lucy Walters

lw@swiftcc.co.uk

07534814890

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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