Childcare/Early Years Educator Apprentice Level 3 KIDS KORNER NURSERY LIMITED

To help and support key workers in their role and support children's activities and hygiene practices whilst following nursery policies. This nursery is part of a group of 6 nurseries across the West Midlands. Awarded Ofsted Outstanding at last inspection and NDNA nursery of the year, it is a highly reputable nursery in a quiet part of Hagley.

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Closing date: 19 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,920.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm. Shifts to be confirmed. The possibility of working 3 long days.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 May 2024

  • Date posted

    07 Mar 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000236075

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

You will be:

  • Observing children
  • Planning activities
  • Responsible for their health and well-being and attending to their every need
  • Provide outstanding standard of care and learning
  • Support their personal, social and emotional development
  • Ensure children have exciting learning opportunities and challenging interactions
  • Communicate effectively with parents
  • Keep records detailing planning and evidence of progress
  • Safeguard and look after welfare of children, you will have key children

The training you will be getting

Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship Qualification:

  • Training will be provided on an ongoing daily basis and when required
  • You will not be required to attend Dudley College premises as the course is delivered in the workplace only
  • An assessor will be allocated to you to progress / help you through you course. Continual assessments, coupled with assignments / or exams depending on course of study
  • Time spent training will be part of the agreed contracted hours of the working week
  • At the end of your training, you will sit an exam and submit course work as part of your assessment, and you will receive a Level 3 qualification
  • English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules
  • You will join a well-established team of practitioners, who will help to provide quality coaching and mentoring to achieve all of the requirements needed to achieve your qualification
  • You will receive additional training all paid for by the nursery

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Permanent role at this setting or within the group

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Enthusiastic, Caring, Ambitious

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English Language (Grade D/3 or above) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Early Years/Childcare (Grade Level 2) (Grade Pass, Merit or Distinction) Essential

Things to consider

An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to start date.

About the employer

This nursery is part of a group of 6 nurseries across the West Midlands. Awarded Ofsted Outstanding at last inspection and NDNA nursery of the year, it is a highly reputable nursery in a quiet part of Hagley.

Employer

KIDS KORNER NURSERY LIMITED

Address

43 High Farm Road

Halesowen

B63 4JL

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Training

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

Julie Perks

julie.perks@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384 363314

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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