Early Years Specialist Apprenticeship HATCHING DRAGONS SOUTHWARK LIMITED

An Early Years Specialist Apprentice (Level 3) is required. You will be supported by an assessor throughout the apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality to be successful, and will open doors to future roles & career paths in the childcare sector. Duties include: providing challenging and stimulating activities for children and supporting children’s self-help needs.

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Closing date: 16 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

  • Working week

    Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    16 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000191718

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting in meeting OFSTED requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately
  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery
  • Supporting children’s learning and development
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules and regulations.

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.

This apprenticeship includes a Paediatric First Aid qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent 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

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your Assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

Here at Hatching Dragons, we believe in providing children with skills to make the most of the opportunities of our multicultural world. We are the first group of English-Mandarin bilingual nurseries in London, but we’re much more than that. We are a family of enthusiastic and yes-minded educators whose goal is to educate for the future.

Employer

HATCHING DRAGONS SOUTHWARK LIMITED

Address

LAVENDER PUMPHOUSE

LAVENDER ROAD

LONDON

SE16 5DZ

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Stuart Beer

sb@swiftcc.co.uk

07875009366

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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