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. Nursery opening times: 7.15am - 6.15pm all year round. Shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 30.0 Expected duration 25 Months Possible start date 28 May 2024 Date posted 02 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248776 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day Plan and carry out activities in line with the EYFS and the children’s needs and interests. Work with your room leader to ensure that displays are changed regularly and are in line with themes, seasons, children’s interests and nursery standards To keep records of your key children’s development and learning, looking for progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage, and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents / carers to facilitate the day-to-day caring and needs of the children. This ensures children get the best start in life - developing independence, confidence and self-esteem, and building children’s resilience and well-being To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories To advise the Safeguarding designated person / 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. Flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties such as cleaning of area and equipment To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting. To uphold the profile of the nursery and its standards To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. Maintain accurate records for all children e.g. registers, accidents and incidents, etc. The training you will be getting Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma with the further chance to carry on into a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Qualification in paediatric first aid Delivery method and location for training to be confirmed What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Qualified to Level 3 will enable practitioners to move between settings easily, a base for a university course / teacher training / development within the current setting - room lead / deputy / sendco, etc. Once completed as a Level 3 Early Years Educator, potential development can be the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (management) Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential Things to consider Please consider travelling to work. The nursery is open 7.15-6.15pm Monday to Friday year round.