Annual wage £9,984.00 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 7.45am -6.00pm. Shifts TBC in the working week. Applicant will work 4 days a week. Total hours per week: 30.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 17 Jun 2024 Date posted 29 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000247599 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Main responsibilities: To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Leadership Team To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship Main activities: To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with safeguarding issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes To be a key person To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, Tapestry, accident and incident books To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives The training you will be getting This is an Intermediate apprenticeship in Early Years Practitioner (Level 2). This will include NCFE CACHE Level 2 diploma in Childcare & Education. It will involve a combination of on and off the job training in the workplace. You will have monthly mentoring and guidance at work from a Craven College Learning & Development Advisor. After 18 months you will be entered to undertake an End Point Assessment, to complete your Apprenticeship. The End Point Assessment will comprise of a knowledge test and professional discussion with the assessor. Functional skills if required. More information on course content and assessment methods will be discussed at interview. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship On the successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice could be offered a permanent position. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Team working, Friendly, Cheerful, Interest in early years, Nurturing Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 or above) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 or above) Desired