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 Monday - Friday 8.30am start, 3.30pm finish (full time) Total hours per week: 30 Expected duration 24 Months Possible start date 20 May 2024 Date posted 18 Jan 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000223765 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Duties include: To effectively deliver the new EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met To act as a key worker to your designated group of children To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journals and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met To capture evidence to create and share early learning journey’s through the Tapestry system To complete relevant forms concerning your key children’s early learning journey within a set, reasonable time frame. This includes, but is not limited to, baseline assessments, two-year checks, termly progress reports, summative assessment and transition documents Support all members of staff and maintain strong professional relationships that enable children’s needs to be met effectively To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children whilst having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories To assist in setting up the playrooms for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of sessions To advise the manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, open days, parent’s evenings, etc. To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job To consistently operate within nursery policies on Equality and Diversity, promoting equal opportunities for all staff and children in relation to gender, race, disability, and special educational needs To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both during work hours and outside To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To participate as an active member of the team, involved in planning and implementing a suitable range of activities for the children in their care The training you will be getting Early Years Educator – Level 3. This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace. You will be assessed through written work, verbal discussion and observation throughout your training. You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training, workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Permanent position for right candidate. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Positive attitude Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade A-D/ 9-3) Essential GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade A-D/ 9-3) Essential GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A-C/ 9-4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A-D/ 9-3) Essential Things to consider In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a BKSB assessment. The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy. Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open. Until we receive the above, we are unable to progress your application so please monitor your emails. For more information on the NMW, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates