Early Years Practitioner Apprentice BEECH HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED

Do you have a passion for childcare? Would you like to learn from the best, and earn while you learn in two of Herefordshire’s leading nurseries? We are looking for an Early Years apprentice to help support the children in our care through structured play and interaction whilst maintaining their safety and development.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 10 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 to Friday, working hours to be agreed at interview stage.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000192911

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include:

  • To understand and follow all nursery policies and procedures
  • To undertake Child Protection training, ensuring you are able to respond correctly and appropriately, as per our Policies and Procedures
  • To support your Room Leader in day-to-day care and welfare tasks, providing a safe, challenging and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors
  • To complete apprenticeship modules and coursework in a satisfactory and timely manner
  • To understand that as part of your training you will be required to move to all age ranges of the nursery school
  • To attend all in-house apprenticeship training as delivered by both internal and external trainers
  • To act as an ambassador for the nursery school and maintain a positive image of its aims and objectives
  • To have clear knowledge of procedures to be followed in case of emergency e.g. fire, and accident
  • To carry out regular cleaning of equipment, and ensure that it is recorded accurately
  • To undertake any reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery school’s aims and objectives

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

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2 qualification, delivered through face to face and remote learning delivered by Riverside Training
  • Functional Skills (if required)
  • Safeguarding Training, delivered in house by the employer

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible ongoing position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C or higher) Desired

About the employer

We opened our family-run Nursery School in the town of Newent in January 2023. This gorgeous single-storey building provides care for children from six months of age, with different exciting learning and play opportunities, both indoors and out.

Employer

BEECH HOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED

Address

11 Glebe Close

Newent

GL18 1BQ

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

RIVERSIDE TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Andy Green

andy.green@riverside-training.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.