Nursery Apprentice Level 2 - Surbition Grandir

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool on Maple Road, part of Grandir UK, are currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. We offer a benefits portal, discounted childcare and a host of well-being benefits. Duties include: ensuring the children’s individual needs are identified and met, supervising and supporting the children at all times, and carrying out a wide range of interactive tasks.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 23 Oct 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

    Open Monday - Friday, shift times and days to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197297

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Dicky Birds our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy and thrive as individuals. Excellent quality childcare and education is evident when the children and family are truly placed at the centre of all we do and as a well-known and sought-after employer within the childcare sector, we recognise it is our people that provide exceptional education and care with every child and family at the centre of all they do.

As a Nursery Apprentice you will be expected to provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the nursery. Whilst you are gaining hands on experience in a high quality childcare setting you will be working towards recognised childcare qualifications.

What will you be doing:
•Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met
•Supervising and supporting the children at all times
•Carrying out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games.

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

Dicky Birds day nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

If successful, you will complete a level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Standard, which includes;

•Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

•Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification

•Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered through Dicky Birds Nurseries dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
  • Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
  • Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit.

About the employer

Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool, Claremont Hall is situated at the junction of Maple Road and Claremont Road. We have three day nurseries based in Surbiton within a short distance from Surbiton train station, local bus routes and the high street.

Employer

Grandir

Address

Claremont Hall, Maple Road

Surbiton

London

KT6 4RL

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Training

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Oct 2023