Annual wage £11,648.00 to £20,820.80 Staff may receive bonus based on performance. 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 to Friday, 9am till 5pm with 1-hour lunch. May need to work the odd weekend if we have events e.g. summer fair or Christmas fair. Total hours per week: 35.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 10 May 2024 Date posted 05 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000242370 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day Duties will include: Ensure room risk assessments are complete Provide 2 activities a day for key children based on their development and targets Room must have exciting and engaging set ups linked with curriculum Change nappies and cater to all children's needs and their well-being The room must be clean and inviting so staff will be required to wash up, cleaning and organising throughout the day The training you will be getting You will come out with a level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner (Early Years Educator Level 3) and will be able to go on to further training such as level 5 early years educator. Training will include paediatric first aid qualification. You will be required to have a hands-on experience by doing shifts at The Willow Tree Nursery in Stanely based in Wakefield (WF3 4HP) and you will have 6 hours of study time a week. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Further training to Level 5 early years lead practitioner Room leader role SENCO assistant Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, motivated Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4 or above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade Grade 4 or above) Essential