Early Years Apprentice at our Nursery on the Green Day Nursery, Thorncliffe Road, Southall, UB2 5RN.
Overview
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. We have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. We are determined to be excellent and strive for the best outcomes for the children in our care and for every colleague. We are 100% employee-owned with a strong focus on happiness, confidence and growth, and a careers not jobs approach.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum.
* Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times while in your care.
* Adhere to nursery routines and policies and seek guidance from the leadership team as required.
* Successfully manage your time to submit coursework by deadlines set by your Trainer/Assessor.
By The End Of Your Apprenticeship You Will Gain
* Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification; there will be an online initial assessment if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above.
* Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications.
* A paediatric first aid qualification.
* A permanent contract, subject to successful qualification, with potential appointment as a qualified Nursery Practitioner within our partnership.
Our Early Years Apprenticeship Offers You
* A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) gaining practical childcare experience.
* A varied shift pattern typically 07:30am–18:30pm Monday–Friday, 52 weeks per year.
* Off the job learning time within your working week to support your studies.
* A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy who visits your nursery regularly.
* Regular group training sessions with other apprentices from across our partnership.
Salary and Benefits
* A starting salary of £7.57 per hour, rising to £10.00 per hour after 6 months, and £12.24 per hour after 12 months (if applicable age criteria are met).
* 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery from day one.
* Leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays.
* Exclusive rewards and well-being support including mental health resources, subsidised care, and other benefits.
Application Requirements
* Have documentation to evidence your right to work in the UK.
* Photographic ID (e.g., valid passport or driving licence).
* Evidence of National Insurance number (NI card, HMRC letter or payslip).
* Access to a computer to undertake the online assessment and submit coursework.
* Be resident in the UK for at least 3 years and be able to travel to group training sessions in Newport Pagnell (transport costs may be covered).
Please note, terms and conditions apply to some benefits. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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