Early Years Practitioner Apprentice CAROUSEL DAY NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL LTD
Opportunity to join a wonderful team supporting children aged 3 months to 5 years in a family-run children's day nursery that has been established for over 30 years. The successful applicant will be dedicated to working with children and will enjoy working across the different age groups, helping the children to learn through purposeful play.
Closing date: 08 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40 to £21,673.60
£500 starting bonus upon successful completion of 3 month probation, to be repaid if the candidate leaves our employment within first two years. Christmas bonus scheme
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, shifts, no weekend or evening work (excluding first aid training if applicable)
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jan 2024
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Date posted
11 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000197448
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Welcoming children into the nursery and settling them into their room
- Assisting with care routines such as feeding, changing, toileting, cleaning etc
- Engaging with the children through purposeful play in order to help them meet developmental milestones
- Helping team members with nursery duties such as laundry, tidying up, organising room, cleaning surfaces etc
- Giving parents a verbal or written handover at the end of the child's day
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
- Training will take place on site at the nursery
- 6 hours given for training per week - to be organised according to nursery shift rota and schedules.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Room assistant
- Room leader
- There are management opportunities within the early years sector for candidates who have the necessary skills for this kind of role.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
CAROUSEL DAY NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL LTD
http://www.carouselnursery.net/
Address
32 THYNNE ROAD
BILLERICAY
CM11 2HH
Contact
Katharine Dilworth
01277632362
Training
Training provider
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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