Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
Wage
£7.55 - £12.21 per hour (Depends on age)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course
Early years educator
Hours
Monday- Friday 7:15am- 5:45pm, 30 hours a week
Duration
18 Months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, youll work at a company and get hands-on experience. Youll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What youll do at work
You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
Ensure childrens progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served, and medication administered
Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are always met
Where youll work
BLENHEIM ROAD, HORSPATH, OXFORD, OX33 1RY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training plan
The program offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in-person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks
Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
More training information
Best Practice Network is one of the UKs leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals
We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education
We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people
Requirements
Desired qualifications
GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Other requirements
This employer is looking for a candidate who has a full driving licence & access to a car, this is due to the setting being in a rural area.
About this company
At Horspath Nursery we feel that Childrens early years are the most important years of their lives. We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all childrens individual needs. We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel. We provide support and learning opportunities that are age appropriate for all children and their families.
Company Benefits
Paid lunch, 1-week sick pay per year, pay is pro rota- paid during holidays
After this apprenticeship
Once you have finished the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and progress on to Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, EYITT, ECT or Level 3 Early Years SENCO.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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