Childcare Apprenticeship Hatching Dragons City

You will be working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5 creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 13-months. This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful.

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Closing date: 16 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,140.00

  • Working week

    Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your own initiative are essential. The average working week will be between 30 plus hours, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000212695

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties will include:

  • Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
  • Teaching within the EYFS requirement
  • Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
  • Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs such as feeding and personal hygiene
  • Communicating with other team members and parents
  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5
  • Liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator: 

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 13-months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This Apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful
  • This Apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the Childcare Sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
  • You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room Leader Positions
  • Possible Management training
  • Springboard into Primary Education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in current nursery setting

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.

About the employer

Our Barbican nursery is the perfect environment for children to grow and learn, with our global approach which focuses on inclusion, diversity and acceptance, whilst developing language skills in two of the world’s most important languages, English and Mandarin. Located in the heart of London, you could not get any more central than our City nursery. Close to not only your work but a range of beautiful sites such as the gardens of the Barbican, St. Pauls and the Museum of London. Ideal if you live in or commute from/to: Bank, St Paul’s, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, Cannon Street, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Old Street, Shoreditch, Hackney and Angel. Transports: Barbican (tube); Moorgate (tube & mainline); Liverpool St (tube & mainline); Cannon Street (tube & mainline); Thameslink (mainline); Blackfriars (tube & mainline); St Paul’s (tube). Near Barbican Centre, St Paul’s Cathedral, Chancery Lane, Holborn and Covent Garden.

Employer

Hatching Dragons City

Address

IRONMONGERS HALL

SHAFTESBURY PLACE

BARBICAN

EC2Y 8AA

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Training

Training provider

LEAPING MAN LEARNING 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

Stuart Beer

sb@swiftcc.co.uk

07875009366

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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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