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. Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 30.0 Expected duration 13 Months Possible start date 29 May 2024 Date posted 02 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248590 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The main responsibilities of this job role will include: Supporting the development of the childcare provision Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun Assisting the facility in meeting Ofsted requirements Being a team player Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately 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 Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management Working with teams across the centre 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 Working within confidentiality guidelines The training you will be getting Level 3 - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13-months You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery Apprentices must successfully complete a first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework during the apprenticeship What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for: Room Leader Positions Possible Management training Springboard into Primary Education Paediatric nursing Continuous development in current nursery setting Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent) Essential Things to consider You will need to be available for remote sessions on teams for 10 days out of your whole apprenticeship, for your remote learning. You will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor. You will also be given 20% off-job training, this could be around 6 hours or more depending on your contracted hours.