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 Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC. Total hours per week: 30.0 Expected duration 13 Months Possible start date 21 Jun 2024 Date posted 3 days ago Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000251996 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea Supporting children’s self-help needs Being creative and enthusiastic Following safeguarding rules Undertaking First Aid training as required Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to The training you will be getting You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare Your classroom days will be based in central Birmingham taking place once a week for the first 13-weeks You will gain an NVQ Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification with a view to continuing onto a Level 3 What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship During this apprenticeship in childcare, you will have access to excellent training and development opportunities within the role, with the potential to progress on the Advanced Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years Educator. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or Above) Essential