Annual wage £13,312.00 £6.40 per hour. 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-Friday, Shift pattern to be discussed at interview. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 19 Months Possible start date 27 Jun 2024 Date posted 29 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000247753 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day To be familiar with, and adhere to the safe guarding policy and health and safety regulations of the nursery To ensure all visitors adhere to all policies and procedures at all times To report to the manager any change to a child’s behaviour or appearance which may cause concern for the child’s health, welfare or development To be responsible for all the children within your group and ensure that each child receives individual care & attention, giving due regard to the child’s physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional and religious needs To provide good quality day care for children aged between 0 - 8 years, taking into consideration their abilities, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds To be sensitive and knowledgeable about the ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds of the children within the nursery and to actively promote a sense of identity and self worth in each child (see equality and diversity policy) To provide a varied and stimulating programme of activities to encourage the children’s development by completing weekly planning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage To evaluate planning weekly, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage To regularly monitor and record of each child’s development progress including areas which may need further help To ensure that children’s records are up to date at all times To participate in the staff appraisals, parents/carers evenings, staff meetings, training sessions and any other professional meetings regarding the children outside of the working day To develop a strong relationship with parents/carers and to work in partnership with them to ensure the safety and well being of the children To be aware of your roles and responsibilities and ensure you are following the correct routines and procedures To maintain a high standard of cleanliness at all times and participate in cleaning rotas To be able to confidently communicate with parents/carers, children, staff, proprietors, visitors and other agencies To be punctual and ready to start work in your room at the time stated on your rota, reliable and flexible and have a friendly, fair and approachable manner at all times To cover at our sister nursery when required, long term and short term To carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required for the efficient running of the nursery. The training you will be getting You will work towards your Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification across a total duration of 19 months Paediatric First Aid Training provider: LMP Group (Rated 3rd best apprenticeship training provider across the UK) All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship A full-time role will be considered on completion of the apprenticeship. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential