Annual wage £11,980.80 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 Flexible between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm. Monday - Friday. Total hours per week: 36 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 03 Jun 2024 Date posted 27 Feb 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000234129 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Welcoming parents, children and visitors. Caring for all children in the nursery. Setting up activities and supporting children’s involvement in activities. Assisting children at meal and snack times. Supporting children at nap times. Following all nursery policies and procedures including safeguarding of the setting and health & safety of the children’s environment. Some cleaning duties of the nursery and equipment will also be involved. The training you will be getting Apprentices who have not achieved the equivalent of level 2 qualifications in maths and English, will need to achieve level 1 functional skills in these and work towards level 2 Functional Skills. Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice. The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training. On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace. You will receive a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Permanent role for the right applicant upon completion of the apprenticeship. Progression onto Early Years Educator level 3 qualification. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential