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Nursery Apprentice - Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 29 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.60 to £8.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2024 |
| Location: | Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8PB |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 256062 |
Summary
Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an
Apprentice to join our team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience
and training in a supportive, fun environment… and earn as you learn!
What You’ll Do:
As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll get real-world
experience working in a day nursery. You’ll be paired with a buddy to guide
you, and work towards becoming a key person in the nursery. Your apprenticeship
will include training days and practical days at the nursery. Your typical day
will include:
* Assisting team members to provide top-notch care and
education for children.
* Building authentic and meaningful relationships with
children and their parents/carers.
* Liaise closely with parents/carers and encourage their
involvement in nursery life and their child's learning.
* Working with nursery staff to ensure children’s needs and
requirements are met.
* Keeping the environment safe, clean, and healthy.
* Supporting inclusive practices, and helping plan and assess
activities that cater to the unique development needs of each child.
Rewards and Benefits:
We value our apprentices and offer a range of fantastic
perks:
* Competitive Salary:
£8.60-11.44 per hour, depending on age and experience.
* Annual Leave: 24 days, plus your birthday off and public
holidays.
* Bonuses: £100 on completing your Level 2 qualification,
£250 on completing Level 3, plus yearly salary increases (£500 for Level 2,
£750 for Level 3).
* Annual Pay Review: Ensures competitive compensation.
* Team Fun Days and Awards: Celebrate our amazing team!
* Referral Bonuses: Up to £500 for referring friends and
family.
* Bike to Work Scheme: Get help buying a bike with a £50
contribution and salary sacrifice repayment option.
* Staff Perks: Discounts on cinema, retail, travel, and
more.
* Free Lunch Every Day and Uniform.
* Compassionate Leave: Up to 5 days paid leave.
* Childcare Discount: Generous discounts for staff.
* Employee Assistance Helpline: 24/7 confidential
counselling and advice.
Training
Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your
employer, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, which will provide on-the-job training and
incorporate 20% off-the-job learning into your workday. You’ll work towards the
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.
Training is delivered by Realise, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten’s dedicated
provider.
Qualifications required
No requirements – this is the first step on your career
ladder – embrace it with both hands!
Skills required
* Willingness to learn and develop
* Able to share a success story or something you are proud
of
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Can discuss what would be harmful to a child and maybe a
safeguarding concern
* Strong communication
skills, both verbal and written
Prospects
Starting as an Early Years Apprentice, you can advance
through various rewarding roles in childcare. With experience and
qualifications, you might progress to:
Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery,
leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll
also mentor team members.
Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily
operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining
high care standards.
Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery’s overall
operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial
management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for
children's growth.
Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering
opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard
work.
Qualification / Standard : ST0888 Early years practitioner
Duration 12 Months
Apprentice to join our team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience
and training in a supportive, fun environment… and earn as you learn!
What You’ll Do:
As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll get real-world
experience working in a day nursery. You’ll be paired with a buddy to guide
you, and work towards becoming a key person in the nursery. Your apprenticeship
will include training days and practical days at the nursery. Your typical day
will include:
* Assisting team members to provide top-notch care and
education for children.
* Building authentic and meaningful relationships with
children and their parents/carers.
* Liaise closely with parents/carers and encourage their
involvement in nursery life and their child's learning.
* Working with nursery staff to ensure children’s needs and
requirements are met.
* Keeping the environment safe, clean, and healthy.
* Supporting inclusive practices, and helping plan and assess
activities that cater to the unique development needs of each child.
Rewards and Benefits:
We value our apprentices and offer a range of fantastic
perks:
* Competitive Salary:
£8.60-11.44 per hour, depending on age and experience.
* Annual Leave: 24 days, plus your birthday off and public
holidays.
* Bonuses: £100 on completing your Level 2 qualification,
£250 on completing Level 3, plus yearly salary increases (£500 for Level 2,
£750 for Level 3).
* Annual Pay Review: Ensures competitive compensation.
* Team Fun Days and Awards: Celebrate our amazing team!
* Referral Bonuses: Up to £500 for referring friends and
family.
* Bike to Work Scheme: Get help buying a bike with a £50
contribution and salary sacrifice repayment option.
* Staff Perks: Discounts on cinema, retail, travel, and
more.
* Free Lunch Every Day and Uniform.
* Compassionate Leave: Up to 5 days paid leave.
* Childcare Discount: Generous discounts for staff.
* Employee Assistance Helpline: 24/7 confidential
counselling and advice.
Training
Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your
employer, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, which will provide on-the-job training and
incorporate 20% off-the-job learning into your workday. You’ll work towards the
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.
Training is delivered by Realise, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten’s dedicated
provider.
Qualifications required
No requirements – this is the first step on your career
ladder – embrace it with both hands!
Skills required
* Willingness to learn and develop
* Able to share a success story or something you are proud
of
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Can discuss what would be harmful to a child and maybe a
safeguarding concern
* Strong communication
skills, both verbal and written
Prospects
Starting as an Early Years Apprentice, you can advance
through various rewarding roles in childcare. With experience and
qualifications, you might progress to:
Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery,
leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll
also mentor team members.
Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily
operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining
high care standards.
Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery’s overall
operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial
management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for
children's growth.
Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering
opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard
work.
Qualification / Standard : ST0888 Early years practitioner
Duration 12 Months