Early Years Apprentice BOWDEN HOUSE DAY NURSERY LTD

Joining an experienced team, you will carry out all aspects of childcare including daily observations, contribute to learning plans and ensure children develop skills. You should be comfortable communicating with team members, parents/carers, officials and, most importantly, children.

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

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£10,649.60

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 Thursday with shifts between 7.30am and 6.00pm. Working time will include college attendance and time each week to complete college work as required.

Total hours per week: 32.0
Expected duration

18 Months
Possible start date

06 Sep 2024
Date posted

02 May 2024
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000248628
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

Key roles and responsibilities:

Adhering to welfare requirements
Keeping children safe from harm
Supporting children with self-care
Carrying out daily observations in the online learning journal and updating learning profiles and daily diaries
Contributing to planning ideas
Attending courses and commitment to completion of college assignments
Carrying out daily tasks assigned by the room leader
Completing house training as discussed with the nursery manager

The training you will be getting

Early Years Educator level 3 apprenticeship. Apprenticeships will attend college every 6 weeks for an activity day at one of the campuses. College transport is available
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Paediatric first aid qualification

They will also be visited in the workplace by their college instructor mentor who will discuss progress with them and their line manager/workplace mentor.

The business also provides access to Noodle Now training courses, along with witchcraft abuse, FGM, prevent and behaviour management.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

It's anticipated on successful completion of this apprenticeship that the apprentice would stay with the team on a full-time basis, there may also be opportunity to progress to a level 4 qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, An interest in the industry, Ability to learn from peers, A desire to learn

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Please consider how you will get to work each day. Our children play outside in all weather, so you must be prepared for and enjoy teaching outdoors in the rain and sunshine alike.

About the employer

Bowden House has been established for 18 years and is considered a high quality setting which is well respected in the local community by families and the teaching professionals. We are passionate about our children and our workforce and are committed to supporting our students. We are registered to have 35 children in the setting at anyone time and have three rooms for babies, toddlers and the pre school. We carry out weekly extra curricula activities attending Footy Tots Spanish and Boogie babes classes and like to get the children out in to the community attending story time at the library, going on local walks and enjoying a ride on the bus. Visitors are invited in to the setting to teach the children about safety, being healthy and learning about the wider community.

Employer

BOWDEN HOUSE DAY NURSERY LTD

Address

30 BOWDEN LANE

MARPLE

STOCKPORT

SK6 6ND

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

+448000740099

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

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College.