Childcare Apprenticeship Level 3
PLAYDAYS DAY NURSERY & NURSERY SCHOOL LTD
West Kensington, W14 9HB
Closes on Wednesday 25 September
Posted on 12 March 2024
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Summary
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 - 5. 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.
- Annual wage
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£9,984 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 9 October
- Duration
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1 Year 1 Month
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years and a first aid qualification
- 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
- Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required
Where you’ll work
13 Barton Road
West Kensington
W14 9HB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SWIFT ACI
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4 and above)
- Maths (grade C/4 and above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- 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
About this company
Playdays have 2 branches in West Kensington operate very much as 1 nursery. Playdays ‘Sunshine’ Baby room and ‘Rainbows’ Toddler room are located in Barton Road. The children then transfer to a Pre-school class in Comeragh Road at around 2.5 years. The same ethos and planning structure remains the same in both nurseries.
After this apprenticeship
Developed into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a 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 the current nursery setting
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SWIFT ACI
Kirsty McDougall
kmc@swiftcc.co.uk
02031371470
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000237208.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 25 September
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