Early Years Educator - Apprenticeship Toad Hall Nursery
This is an excellent opportunity to gain a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification in a Grade 2 'Good' Ofsted rated Nursery. The Apprentice is responsible for helping to create an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and supporting the Nursery Management Team to ensure that high-quality childcare is provided to all.
Closing date: 14 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,416.00
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Working week
The nursery is open Monday to Friday; 8.00am - 6.00pm. You will work shifts on a rota basis with one hour for lunch
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
19 May 2024
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Date posted
11 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000243045
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
This role profile is not exhaustive and the Apprentice is expected to fulfil any duty as required for the effective running of the setting.
Your tasks will include:
- Being aware and demonstrating a clear understanding of own role and areas of responsibility
- To support children’s learning and development with children from all age ranges of the Early Years
- To support children’s development skills, working to plan activities, recording observations and their progress
- To understand and comply with all nursery policies and procedures, and relevant legislative requirements, informing management immediately of any instances of non-compliance or variations in practice
- Once confident in role, to assume the role of a key person to a group of children and work in partnership with parents/carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents
- Attending staff meetings and any training that is in-house
- To regularly update the children's daily diaries
- To ensure that the ratios are adhered to at all times
- To assist with the wall displays and decoration
- To assist with the nappy changing routines & personal hygiene
*You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references as part of the recruitment process.
The training you will be getting
- The successful candidate will undertake a Level 3 Early Year’s Practitioner apprenticeship, which is an 18 month programme plus 3 months for End Point Assessment activities
- The programme is delivered through virtual and face to face training and online learning
- It will include functional skills exams if you don’t have English & maths GCSE at Grade 4/C or above
- You will be required to obtain an approved paediatric first aid qualification prior to taking End Point Assessment
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- There will be opportunities to apply for a full-time, qualified role on completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Toad Hall Nursery
https://www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk/
Address
30 Brox Road
Ottershaw
Chertsey
KT16 0HH
Training
Training provider
HAWK MANAGEMENT (UK) 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
Caz Callam
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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