Annual wage £13,312.00 Working week Monday to Friday- hours to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 16 Months Possible start date 07 May 2024 Date posted 21 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000238377 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day You will assist the key worker for a specified number of children and take part in the day-to-day responsibility for the care, well-being, monitoring of that group, helping to keep up to date records and writing observations as necessary. You will assist staff and contribute effectively to the development and implementation of the Foundation Stage. To contribute to maintaining effective health, safety and child protection procedures. To provide high standards of childcare and education, to include the monitoring and implementation of children’s development, includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities. Help with a high standard of personal care including, dressing, feeding and washing children. To help provide a safe, interesting and stimulating environment. Good communication skills required as you will be part of a team and may have to speak with parents. To undertake and commit to training towards the achievement of a formal qualification. The training you will be getting Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. You will attend regular training sessions, either in the workplace or at the Oldham College. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Possibility of permanent employment Progression to a level 4 qualification. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Self-motivated, Calm and focused, Reliable and hard working, Enthusiastic, Polite and friendly Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-3/A-D or equivalent) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-3/A-D or equivalent) Essential Things to consider You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you will be expected to participate in additional events out of the normal working hours, for example, parent’s evening and open days. There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. This nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required undertake an enhanced DBS. Applications will only be accepted through the National Apprenticeship Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Please do not contact the employer direct. If your application is successful, you will be contacted by The Oldham College (normally via email) to invite you to attend a pre-interview and initial assessment.