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 to Friday. Hours to be confirmed if successful. Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 15 Jun 2024 Date posted 11 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000236734 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day To support staff members and to join in with planning and the implementation of appropriate activities for children, relating to their age and stage of development Provide relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child Ensure all records of development and learning are fully and accurately maintained Support the development of good practice with regards to additional needs and inclusion of children from different cultures and religious backgrounds To gain an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and promote good practice Be a key person To assist in the provision of a nursery offering a stimulating and enriched environment both indoors and outdoors Encourage children’s independence skills, self-motivation, and willingness to learn To participate in the daily health and safety checks of the nursery, ensuring that the nursery is kept clean, safe, and secure always Be prepared to help in the preparation of snacks, meals, laundry and cleaning of equipment Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures Adhere to all policies and procedures Ensure that our policy on valuing diversity and promoting equality is followed Develop open and positive relationships with team members and parent Complete appropriate course work and adhere to deadlines set by the tutor Attend all meetings set by the tutor Have all relevant college work available for assessment when needed by a tutor Attend all staff meetings and in house training The training you will be getting We will support and coach the apprentice through the apprenticeship standard. We will carry out both curriculum and pastoral care. We will carry out the skills development workshop days off site We will oversee the teaching and learning around the knowledge, behaviours and skills elements of the standard, outlined below. We will manage the apprentices OneFile account ensuring targets, milestones and deadlines are achieved. Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Award in Pediatric First Aid College Attendance: Will be required one day a week Technical Competencies: Supporting healthy lifestyles and physical care for children Prompting and understanding children's well-beings Understanding legislation in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children Understanding and supporting and developing children's literacy and mathematical skills Prompting childrens speech, language and communication Promoting children's physical development Promoting children's personal, social and emotional development Supporting children with additional needs Personal and people Development: Working on your own as well as part of a team, seeking help and guidance when you are not sure Health, Safety and Security: Maintain a safe and healthy working environment Adhering to legislations appropriate to the industry Equality and Diversity: Follow the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion Functional Skills Qualification: Level 2 Functional Skills in English. Level 2 Functional Skills in maths End point assessment : support learner with portfolio, multiple choice question exam, observation and interview with the end point assessor. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Potential full-time position upon completion Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities A desire to study, Communicate effectively, Good organisational skills, Awareness of health and safety, Work on your own initiative, Good literacy skills, Good numeracy skills, Adhere to our dress code, Work as part of a team, Complete safeguarding training, Complete food hygiene training, Gain knowledge in the EYFS, Attend training when required Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4/C) Essential Things to consider To be successful in this role you will have to demonstrate that you can read effectively. If you are successful you will undertake relevant training towards Ofsted approved childcare qualification, complete safeguarding children training, complete food hygiene and gain up to date knowledge in the EYFS.