Early Years Apprenticeship - Childcare Level 2, leicester Hunny Bear Day Nursery

New year new opportunity? Always wanted to work with children? We are looking for a L2 Apprentice to work in an outstanding, friendly nursery, encouraging children's mental and physical development. Benefits include employee of the month, up to 50% off childcare for full time staff and wellbeing sessions. Full uniform is provided.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 26 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    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 - Friday, shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246427

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Your main role as a Level 2 Apprentice in Hunny Bear Day Nursery is to contribute towards a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be expected to:

  • Take part in time tabling and encouraging all areas of age development, ensuring variety and appropriateness of
    activities in your area in conjunction with other staff
  • Encourage physical development and wellbeing at all times.
  • Be aware of age related needs, prepare toys, activities and equipment for that age group to reach their full potential
  • Give comfort and care at all times
  • Children to feel welcome and safe
  • To keep a up to date records of achievement files on your key children to inform your practice and the children’s parents

The training you will be getting

  • Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Hunny Bear Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day
  • You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes: Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification Functional skills in Maths and English if required
  • This will be delivered through Hunny Bear Nursery's dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Progression from level 2 to level 3
  • We will support you in doing level 3 and then room leader and management opportunities


    If
    you already hold a level 2 early years qualification please do get in touch as
    we have opportunities to complete your Level 3 early years educator. We are
    currently offering a £500/£1000 incentive for level 3 apprentices upon
    completion of their apprenticeship.
    .

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired

Things to consider

Car park at the setting and on bus routes. Enhanced DBS required for role.

About the employer

The Hunny Bear Nursery prides themselves on laying the correct foundations for children’s future learning and development. This was acknowledged by OFSTED in 2018 when the nursery achieved outstanding during their routine inspection. The nursery is a previous winner of ‘The Shires Magazine Nursery of the year’ in 2015.

Employer

Hunny Bear Day Nursery

Address

Grovebrook House, Brook St, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6LA

Leicester

LE8 6LA

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Training

Training provider

REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT 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

Apprenticeship standard

Early years practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 26 May 2024