Level 2 Early Years Apprenticeship SHEREEN NEARY

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.

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Closing date: 18 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    We are open to increase the Apprenticeship hourly rate based on previous experience.

    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 between 8am to 6pm, shifts rota, no evenings or weekends.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    21 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000200393

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
  • Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
  • Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
  • You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
  • Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served, and medication administered
  • Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
  • Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
  • Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are met at all times

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
  • Level 2 Early Years Diploma and functional skills in maths and English Level 2, if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 3 Early Years Educator, Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO. 

Early Years Practitioners are found in a range of settings including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Butterfly Nest Childcare is led by a Qualified Teacher, who works with Assistants. This setting is like a small Nursery where there are plenty of opportunities for children to receive lots of attention, either within 1:1 or within small group activities. Children make great progress here. We have children here who are reading and writing before they start school. Staff benefit from high quality CPD and an environment where they can really get to know the children they care for and enjoy their role.

Employer

SHEREEN NEARY

Address

43 KINGFISHER CLOSE

LONDON

SE28 8ES

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Training

Training provider

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Courtney Pring

Courtneypring@bestpracticenet.co.uk

01172355256

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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