Early Years Apprentice PLAYDAYS WOLVERHAMPTON LTD

Playdays (Wolverhampton) Ltd have a new and exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join their team. This role would be a great chance to kick start your career in Early Years, having the motivation and the desire to help children develop. You will be providing an engaging and caring environment for children to reach their full potential.

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Closing date: 29 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,785.92

    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 - Friday (1 day off per week) 8 hour shifts, these may vary between 7:30am - 6:00pm for example 8am-5pm/ 8:30am-5:30pm/ 9am-6pm 1 hour break

    Total hours per week: 32

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Dec 2024

  • Date posted

    13 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000211385

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Learning and developing the skills to successfully observe, monitor and record children's learning and development.
Plan and carry out activities to encourage children's progress.
Communicate and engage with children to support their learning journey.
Provide a safe and nurturing environment.
Follow policies and procedures within the setting.
Support the preparation of meals and snacks.
Liaise with colleagues, parents/ carers and other professionals.
Be able to use own initiative.
Any other day to day tasks as requested

The training you will be getting

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2
  • Functional Skills maths (if required)
  • Functional Skills English (if required)
  • Training carried out within the working environment, online portfolio, coach visits once a month

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
  • Opportunities to go on to complete a Level 3 Early Years qualification. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Playdays Day Nursery has been registered since 1994, which opens their doors and their arms to parents/ carers and their children, providing an engaging and caring environment where children can feel safe whilst reaching their full potential. Playdays has a home from home feel, a place where you can feel as comfortable as you do in your own home. If you can offer compassion, empathy, a sense of humour and are willing to follow their values, apply below.

Employer

PLAYDAYS WOLVERHAMPTON LTD

Address

9 ARGYLE ROAD

WOLVERHAMPTON

WV2 4NY

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Training

Training provider

STAFF SELECT 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

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

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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