Annual wage £11,980.80 Performace review after 3 months 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 Friday between 8am and 6pm (dependant on rota). Total hours per week: 36.0 Expected duration 21 Months Possible start date 17 Jun 2024 Date posted 09 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000248270 Positions 3 available What you will do in your working day Ensuring the well-being, safety, and security of the children Help to ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children Helping in setting up and clearing away of activities Ensuring that nursery mealtimes are pleasant social sharing Administer first aid as appropriate Assist in the planning and implementation of a programme of activities to deliver a multicultural play curriculum to simulate children’s interest in learning working with the new EYFS framework Assist in monitoring of the quality of learning Assist in the monitoring and recording of the children’s development/achievement Working as a member of the team supporting all staff and engaging in a good staff team Ensuring the children’s act and OFSTED requirements are complied with Operate within the group’s policy framework, particularly in relation to health and safety, child protection and equal opportunities Liaison with parents/carers and other staff to ensure that children are welcomed and supported Participation in appropriate professional development and training including attending staff meetings etc. To respect the confidentiality of information received To uphold the high profile and standards of the nursery at all times Playing, reading stories, engaging in children's play, modelling language The training you will be getting Qualification: Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Early Years Practitioner- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-practitioner-v1-0 Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA): Knowledge test Portfolio based interview Delivery Method All apprenticeship appointments take place in the workplace Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required) What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Possible progression to Nursery Practitioner at the nursery Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential BTEC or equivalent Childcare Qualification (Grade Level 2) Essential Things to consider Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in accordance to this Apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.