Childcare Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 The Wendy House Day Nursery

This apprenticeship is a great next step from completing your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. It's ideal for someone with knowledge and experience within a nursery setting and someone passionate in childcare and early years looking to further their career. You will be providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately, plus more.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    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 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196276

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
  • 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 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

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

  • You will gain an NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course
  • All training is completed remotely via teams, your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting
  • Online remote training sessions will take place every month or so
  • You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion. There is also the potential to go into other childcare orientated roles e.g., social work.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Childcare (Grade Pass or Above) Desired

Things to consider

Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship to meet the criteria to pass the apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. 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.

About the employer

At Pathways we believe that every child is unique and has rights, including the right to play, learn, thrive and be happy. We strive to develop a community where everyone works together, is welcome, valued and respected. We aim to ensure that each child experiences high quality nursery provision in a caring, safe, healthy and inclusive environment.

Employer

The Wendy House Day Nursery

Address

Pathways: Woodland Trails Day Nursery

11b Marlene Croft,

Birmingham

B37 7JJ

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Training

Training provider

SWIFT ACI

Contact

Hannah Agnew

ha@swiftcc.co.uk

01215940248

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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