Apprentice Nursery Practitioner N IS FOR NURSERY LTD

A fantastic opportunity has become available at N Family Day Nursery. They are looking for an apprentice nursery practitioner to join their ‘Outstanding’ setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning and development.

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

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Closing date: 08 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£16,750.00
Working week

Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts varying which will include weekends. Shifts confirmed on appointment on a rota basis. Earliest start time 7.00am. Latest finish 7.00pm.

Total hours per week: 40.0
Expected duration

15 Months
Possible start date

18 Dec 2023
Date posted

24 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Reference number

VAC1000207834
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

What will you be doing day to day?

As an apprentice nursery practitioner, you will have the opportunity to rotate around the nursery rooms, gaining hands-on experience in all areas of our nurseries.

This, coupled with your apprentice training in Early Years, will equip you with all the skills, experience and qualification to apply to progress into a qualified educator role with us. This apprenticeship will either be for a level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator depending on experience. From there, you can develop your career at N, opting for a managerial route or pursuing a specialism in an area that excites you.

Day to day, you will learn to:

Support your team in the delivery of basic childcare routines
Be responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play’ educational ethos
Innovate with activities and constantly challenging your children’s learning and development
Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents
Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed. Work a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours (7.00am - 7.00pm)

What can we offer you?

£16,750 for Level 2 early years practitioner or £17,750 for Level 3 early years educator
Funding of your apprenticeship
You’ll be part of N Academy which could put you on track for an EY degree once your apprenticeship is complete
Performance related bonus of up to £750 per year (once working within ratio)
Up to 32 days holiday a year (including bank holidays, 1 day off for your birthday and 3 days during Christmas and New Year) to start (rises with length of service)
Free daily lunch and drinks
Personal development fund of £100 per year
Professional development, specialisms, coaching and mentoring through our N Academy
Annual clothing allowance of £100 (no uniform)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay for all team members after 2 years continuous service with N
5 days full sick pay and, depending on individual circumstances, we may offer up to 5 days discretionary leave
Paid training including 2 inset days per year
Childcare discount of 10%, rising to 25% when you become a Nursery Manager
Emergency childcare: 6 back-up childcare days in any of our nurseries
Round the world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years service
Refer a friend bonus of £500 (plus other incentives) for existing and ex employees
Amazing wellbeing benefits including one wellbeing week per term, Headspace premium membership, free counselling, 10% ClassPass membership discount, hardship fund
Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme

To become an apprentice, you must:

Be 16 or over and not already be in full-time education

The training you will be getting

As an apprentice, you will be included on a Level 2 Early Years apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English
Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Babcock regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard, they will be put through to end point assessment
The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role
Each apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring, this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

This vacancy is for a permanent position within N Family Nursery upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 to 4 grade-A*- C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 to 4 grade-A*- C) Desired

About the employer

★ 4.5 Glassdoor rating and N.1 highest quality, Outstanding nursery group in the UK Ofsted leaderboard! Would you like to join a fast growing nursery group with outstanding progression opportunities? We started with one nursery in 2017 and now have 20, and growing! Are you passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation to reach their full potential in this ever-changing world? At N Family Club, we’re rethinking careers in early years and challenging the way things are done in the sector. We empower you to reach your potential by supporting you with a mix of development initiatives and an unparalleled learning environment through our very own N Academy. We offer industry leading salaries, a refreshed approach to flexibility to ensure you have a positive work-life balance and a second-to-none benefit package.

Employer

N IS FOR NURSERY LTD

Address

54 High Street

Highgate

N6 5HX

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Training

Training provider

BABCOCK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 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

Debbie Pennington

debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.uk

01704 502243

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

Employer's Application Instructions

To continue please click apply. At this point you will enter the Inspiro Learning website where you can review the Job Vacancy in more detail and apply. Please complete the application form. Your details will be sent to the Employer. Contact Debbie with any enquiries 01704 502 243