Early Years Level 2 Apprenticeship - Wise Owls Nursery WHITESMORE NEIGHBOURHOOD NURSERY LTD

Wise Owls Nursery have an exciting opportunity! Are you looking to start your career in early years? Wise Owls are a full day care nursery (3months to 5years) which is dynamic and interactive in its high-quality learning environment. You will need to be able to work within a team and use your initiative to develop new ideas. Open term time only.

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

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Closing date: 09 Oct 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

    Monday - Friday hours to be determined

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000189881

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your duties activities may include:

  • Planning and delivering fun and educational activities with the children
  • Play alongside and with children to support their play
  • Contribute to children’s records through observation
  • Assist with the supervision of children at rest times and at mealtimes
  • Contribute in creating a safe, happy environment for the children
  • Ensure the play area is clean and tidy at all times
  • Working alongside/with outside agencies in supporting the children

Qualities:

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Patient, and caring
  • The ability to interact positively with children and adults
  • Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Motivated
  • Good time keeping

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

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

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Diploma
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • On the job training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progression to a higher level qualification or full time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

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About the employer

Whitesmore Neighbourhood Nursery are a full day care nursery (3months to 5years) which is dynamic and interactive in its high-quality learning environment. Practitoners together with the children make the enabling environment an exciting place to develop their learning styles and skills. You will need to be able to work within a team and use your initiative to develop new ideas. As an apprentice you will gain invaluable knowledge and understanding of child development working with children 0-5 years from a team with over 30 years' experience alongside excellent practical skills to develop yourself as a high-quality practitioner.   

Employer

WHITESMORE NEIGHBOURHOOD NURSERY LTD

Address

Wheatfield Close

Solihull

B36 0QP

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRATION TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 09 Oct 2023