NVQ Level 3 Child Care Apprenticeship SQUIGGLES DAY CARE & ACTIVITY CLUB LIMITED

•Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 – 5. •You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years •Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months •This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

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Closing date: 06 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    From 1 April 2023, the National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £5.28 an hour.

    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

    Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30 plus hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196249

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The main responsibilities of this job role will include:

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
  • Being a team player
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
  • Undertaking First Aid training as required
  • Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
  • Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to  
  • Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access, and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
  • Working with teams across the Centre
  • Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
  • Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
  • Preparation of food for breakfast, snack, and afternoon tea
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs
  • Being creative and enthusiastic
  • Following safeguarding rules
  • Working within confidentiality guidelines

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

You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years.

Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery.

This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

This Apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the Childcare Sector.

Undertake First Aid training as required.

Training will take place in the workplace.

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.

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, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will need to be available for remote sessions on teams for 10 days out of your whole apprenticeship, for your remote learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will also be given 20% off-job training, this could be around 6 hours or more depending on your contracted hours.

About the employer

We provide a well-resourced nursery, which has specific areas such as: role play, construction, ICT, literacy, mathematics and creativity in order for the children to gain an understanding of the world, develop their physical, personal, social and emotional skills and to develop and extend the their imagination and intellect. We will gently encourage your child to become more confident and independent, thus preparing them for school and their future.We work in partnership with parents and carer’s, establishing positive relationships. We welcome your commitment and support whilst your child is with us.

Employer

SQUIGGLES DAY CARE & ACTIVITY CLUB LIMITED

Address

1 STATION ROAD

HAGLEY

STOURBRIDGE

DY9 0NU

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING LIMITED

Contact

Lucy Walters

lw@swiftcc.co.uk

07534814890

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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