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Early Years Apprentice (Level 3) HALE DAY NURSERY LTD

We have a fantastic opportunity for a caring and passionate individual to join our highly motivated team. Working within a well-established setting, you will be fully supported in your qualification, to further your own learning alongside providing high quality care to all children, aged 0-5 years.

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Increasing Holidays to a maximum of 33 days (inc. Bank Holidays). Discounted Childcare Annual Pay review Free lunches Health cash back scheme Pension

    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 to Friday shift work between the hours 7.30am-6.00pm. 9 hour shift with an hour unpaid lunch break. Exact shifts TBD. Occasional evening meetings/training sessions.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000104421

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Hale Day Nursery, our vision is to support our children in building resilience to prepare them for the wider world and the challenges they may face. We strive to offer them experiences and opportunities that they may not otherwise have access to so they are knowledgeable about the world and their peers. A successful candidate will:

  • Uphold our vision and contribute to the high standard of care and provision for the children.
  • Support a small group of key children and carry out planning, activities and observations.
  • Maintain good relationships with staff, children and families through positive interactions. 
  • Develop a good knowledge of nursery policies and procedures and "Birth to Five Matters".
  • Support the team with daily running of the room and following the routine.
  • Complete training and assignments.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Upon completion you will achieve a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a Level 3 Award in Paediatric first aid.  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be opportunities for further progression upon completion of the apprenticeship, including entering into higher level learning. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Our ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ nursery provides care to children aged 0-5 years and is located in a large Grade II listed farm house in the green belt. Today the characterful Hale Day Nursery offers large grounds and play areas surrounded by fields to two sides which lead to the Bollin River. Our idyllic location enables much of our time to be spent outdoors, in our large garden, the local park or the Cheshire countryside, which is literally on our doorstep.

Employer

HALE DAY NURSERY LTD

Address

Hale day Nursery

60 Bankhall Lane

Hale

WA15 0LG

Contact

Stacey Thompson

hale@elmscot.co.uk

0161 980 7019

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Training

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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