Annual wage £9,984.00 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 30 hours (days to be confirmed) Total hours per week: 30.0 Expected duration 16 Months Possible start date 26 May 2024 Date posted 28 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000200820 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care To be a key person to an allocated number of children and their families To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures To ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times To attend regular team meetings To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the setting manager for training requirements To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting manager The training you will be getting Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) Apprentices must successfully complete the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Early Years Practitioner (Grade Level 2) Desired GCSE or equivalent English (Grade (Grade C or 4) desirable) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade (Grade C or 4) desirable) Desired