Nursery Practitioner Apprenticeship

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

CHESTER, CH1 4BJ

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 March 2024

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Summary

The role of an early year’s practitioner is extremely rewarding. We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, develop and progress within this exciting field. This role will enable you to shape and encourage a child's holistic development within a friendly environment.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, exact shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 20 August

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

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

Training to be provided:

  • In-house training, plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards an Early Years Practitioner Educator Level 3 qualification. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West.
  • You will also gain a qualification in paediatric first aid.

Where you’ll work

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

PARKGATE ROAD

CHESTER

CH1 4BJ

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:

    • Early Years (grade Pass)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4 or above)
    • Mathematics (grade C/4 or 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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Non judgemental
    • Hardworking
    • Enthusiasm and willingness

    About this company

    The day nursery is situated within the University of Chester Creative campus, within easy travelling distance of the city centre, motorway connections and public transport. It is independently run by a friendly and supportive team. As an employee of the University of Chester, you will have access to an extensive benefits package, which includes but it not limited to Access to the University’s training directory Opportunities to observe/attend relevant Early Years sessions delivered by academic colleagues in the School of Education, as part of your ‘off the job’ training Continuous professional development A salary structure which includes automatic annual increments within your pay grade, once the apprenticeship has been completed Generous annual leave allowance, including time off between Christmas and New Year Dedicated HR team Access to sports facilities Health and wellbeing support A comprehensive Employee Benefits Platform.

    After this apprenticeship

    • A full-time level 3 nursery practitioner position will be available to the successful candidate on completion of their level 3 qualification. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Sophie Cain

    sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

    07867143886

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000236535.

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    Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

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