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 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed at offer stage. Total hours per week: 30.00 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 06 Jun 2024 Date posted 14 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000250985 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Portico Day Nurseries are an awarding winning nursery group, offering all inclusive childcare facilities that cater for all age groups from babies and toddlers, through to preschool. They are currently looking for a level 2 apprentice to join the established team, working between 30-40 hours a week. Duties in your role will include; To be aware of, and follow nursery policies and procedures at all times. Formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children attending the Nursery, in conjunction with the senior in your room using the early years foundation stage curriculum. Prepare the children’s records in your group and institute reviews for parents, in conjunction with the senior. Work alongside parents of special needs children to achieve full integration within the Nursery. To be aware of whom the Safeguarding Children officer is within the setting and have an understanding of the procedures to follow regarding safeguarding children. The training you will be getting Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Portico Day Nursery will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, which includes: · Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours · Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification · Functional skills in Maths and English if required This will be delivered through Portico Day Nursery’s dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. We’ve invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship We have several managers who were apprentices with us. Also deputies and senior staff mainly started as apprentices Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications Other Basic Maths (Grade n/a) Desired Other Standard English (Grade n/a) Desired Things to consider DBS will be required. Close to main bus routes and onsite parking