Nursery Practitioner Assistant Apprentice Promise Childcare

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly team at Promise Childcare in Leicester Forest East. We are looking for someone who has initiative and life experiences to help develop our children’s knowledge and understanding. If you have a passion for working with children, this is the job for you! The role includes supporting or leading educational games and conducting activities such as crafts, music and cooking.

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,796.92

    This wage is based on working 38 weeks a year plus annual leave of 5.6 weeks.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - Hours will be rotated between 7:30am-6:00pm.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195496

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties of this role, including but not limited to:

  • Planning activities - supporting or leading educational games
  • Playing with the children - conducting activities such as crafts, music and cooking
  • Caring for the well being and safety of the children
  • Preparing the learning environment with resources and displays
  • Supporting the team
  • Preparing snacks
  • Keeping the setting tidy and safe for the children and staff
  • Observing and assessing children to help their learning

Having a Level 2 Childcare Qualification is desirable or 6 months experience working within a childcare setting.

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

Qualification

  • L3 Apprenticeships Standard in Early Years Educator
  • L3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce
  • L2 Functional Skills English and Maths (if required)
  • L3 Award in Paediatric First Aid

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

  • A knowledge test - Multiple Choice test
  • A professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio

Delivery Method

  • A mixture of blended learning in the work place and taught delivery every other Friday at Loughborough College.
     

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Should the apprentice complete the apprenticeship and meet the requirements, if there is a position avalible they could be employed by Promise Childcare long term.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to accordance to this Apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About the employer

We have a stimulating environment with lots of different activities to suit each individual child. Our staff are friendly and supportive towards both the children and parents. Our small and warm environment means that children settle quickly and playgroup becomes a good place to be. Promise Childcare is a small family business, which has been in operation first as a playgroup from 1996 to 2004 and as a daycare facility from 2004. We are quite versatile and offer a wraparound childcare service to suit requirements.

Employer

Promise Childcare

Address

THE FORREST CHAPEL HOUSE

CHARNWOOD DRIVE

LEICESTER FOREST EAST

LE3 3HL

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Contact

Hayley Cousins

Apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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