Nursery Apprentice Highfield Day Nursery

To meet the needs of babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Manage behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development while being responsible and safety conscious at all times. Duties to include; Ensuring the care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Demonstrate a genuine care for children. Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the setting.

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Closing date: 16 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,320.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 8.30 -3pm (30 mins Lunch)

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000168460

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Ensuring the care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
  • Demonstrate a genuine care for children.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the setting.
  • Working as part of a team.
  • Be responsible and saftey conscious at all times.
  • Be keen to acquire knowledge and understanding of babies, toddlers and pre-school children.
  • Act in a professional and welcoming manner with children and their parents.

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

Working towards completing Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard. The Apprentice will achieve NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner on completion. Work based learning with adhoc workshops at Hertford Regional college.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Enthusiastic, Reliable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-D (9-3)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-D (9-3)) Essential

Things to consider

Working schedules change on a regular basis depending on other staff availability and needs of the nursery. You will need to be local, or drive or have someone that can drive you to work. Public transport is not an option. We do have early starts and late finishes, but apprentice would not be doing long hours. No weekends.

About the employer

We provide full day care, Pre-school education as well as being a nursery school.

Employer

Highfield Day Nursery

Address

Riverside House

Station Road

Braughing

SG11 2PB

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Training

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

Contact

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk

01992411572

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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