Annual wage £11,648.00 £6.40 from the 1st of April 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 between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm Total hours per week: 35.0 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 28 Apr 2024 Date posted 27 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000127115 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day An Apprentice Nursery Assistant is required to work within this busy nursery in Huddersfield, where you will learn about the Early years practitioner Standard and have the opportunity to work towards a career in childcare. You will be working alongside children aged from 0-5 years old. Duties will include: Assist the nursery team in providing a friendly, caring, and relaxing environment in order to encourage and develop children in our care Assist with room planning and carry out planned activities, themes, and projects Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy base room Communicate with parents/guardians and other visitors in a calm, friendly, and efficient manner Complete any additional tasks as required by the senior management team The training you will be getting On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will achieve the following: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Functional Skills if required Throughout the Apprenticeship you will receive in-house training from the employer This will ensure that you are competent on all aspects of the role You will also have off-the-job training during the apprenticeship qualification, where you will be supported by a dedicated trainer and mentor What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Permanent opportunity for the right candidate with an opportunity for progression onto a higher apprenticeship Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired Things to consider It is highly important that you do not contact the employer directly – any attempt of this may invalidate candidate’s application. Should you have any queries regarding your application or the job itself, please contact your local Woodspeen Training Academy. Please note this job may expire before the stated date if a suitable applicant is appointed. Please consider how you would travel to this vacancy, if you will be using public transport please check this before applying.