Child Care Apprentice BURSTEAD BEARS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

To be trained to do the same post as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner. To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.

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Closing date: 11 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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. On a shift pattern between 8am and 6pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    29 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000194688

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Providing fun activities for the children
  • Assisting at mealtimes and encouraging good manners
  • Providing positive feedback to parents about their child
  • Ensuring that each child is cared for to the highest possible standard with regard for their unique personalities
  • Monitoring children’s progress according to the E.Y.F.S
  • Reporting any issues or concerns to management
  • Undertaking relevant paperwork and keeping up to date with documentation

The training you will be getting

  • Early Years Practitioner level 2
  • Functional Skills (if Required) 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

A full time role for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 5-9) Desired

About the employer

Burstead Bears Day Nursery is an Ofsted registered Award-Winning private day nursery that provides premium childcare and education for children from birth to 5 years of Billericay and surrounding areas, covering a radius of up to 20 miles in Essex. The nursery in Billericay has been accredited ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in all areas. We have also been awarded the highly acclaimed ‘Gold Award for Good Food & Healthy Eating’ and the prestigious ‘5 Star Award of Excellence for Hygiene’.

Employer

BURSTEAD BEARS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

GUILDPRIME BUSINESS CENTRE

SOUTHEND ROAD

BILLERICAY

CM11 2PZ

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Training

Training provider

VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Elizabeth Richards

elizabethrichards@vts.ac.uk

01702353557

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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