Childcare Level 2 Apprenticeship HEADSTART COLCHESTER LIMITED

Colchester Montessori Day Nursery are looking for a friendly and caring individual to join their team. You will be providing a fun and stimulating environment with a high standard of learning for children aged 5 months to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers. Apply now!

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Closing date: 04 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

    Will increase pay to £8.00 depending on experience.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Need to be flexible.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    26 Jan 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000225887

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • To act as a key person to a group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met
  • To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
  • To advise the manager of any concerns, e.g., health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
  • To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences
  • To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures
  • To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings
  • To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development

The training you will be getting

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, including a First Aid Qualification. Training will be done on location
Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English if applicable.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Colchester Montessori Day Nursery is a childcare nursery and Preschool situated in Berechurch, South Colchester, Essex . We provide early years childcare and Montessori education for babies and young children from the ages of three months to five years. We promote life skills and children’s independence. Our nursery fees include all meals, extra curricular activities and trips around Colchester. These include sports sessions, yoga, dance and baby.

Employer

HEADSTART COLCHESTER LIMITED

Address

49 William Harris Way

Colchester

CO2 8WJ

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Training

Training provider

CELLAR TAPES UK 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

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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