Early Years Apprentice WALTHAM CHASE PRE SCHOOL FAO MRS S J STRACHAN

As a nursery apprentice, you will contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. You will be assisting with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children and creating warm, friendly, and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally.

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Closing date: 03 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

    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

    Mondays 8.30am -3pm. Tues-Friday 8am - 3pm. Employer can be slightly flexible.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    25 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000200739

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Under supervision you will provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing, and feeding
  • Acting as key worker to a small group of children and recording observations and planning for them
  • Completing work to desired timeframe for Showcase Training tutor
    Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Being aware of the nurseries policies and procedures and ensure they are adhered to

The training you will be getting

  • NCFE/CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
  • Functional Skills: English and maths at level 1 minimum (unless exempt)
  • End point assessment
  • Training completed via work-based visits at the nursery and 3.5-hour study time provided for coursework

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Upon completing your apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position and additional training

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Please check that you can travel to this employer on a daily basis before applying. If the chosen candidate has a valid L2 Childcare qualification or sufficient experience in childcare, the L3 Standard will be offered on an 18-month basis, including Paediatric First Aid.

About the employer

We are a small, committee run, community Pre-School based in Waltham Chase Village Hall. Our over-riding aim is to provide a safe and stimulating environment to all children where they can learn and develop to their full potential to give them the best start possible.

Employer

WALTHAM CHASE PRE SCHOOL FAO MRS S J STRACHAN

Address

WALTHAM CHASE VILLAGE HALL

WINCHESTER ROAD

WALTHAM CHASE

SO32 2LX

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Training

Training provider

SHOWCASE TRAINING LTD

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

Nicola Hawkins

nicola.hawkins@showcasetraining.co.uk

+447563028744

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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