Nursery Apprentice
BEARCARE (NOTTM) LTD
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Nursery Apprentice
BEARCARE (NOTTM) LTD
Bear Care Day Nurseries are looking to recruit Nursery Apprentices across their sites at Arnold, Stapleford, and Carlton & Gedling. As a Nursery Apprentice, you will be given full support and training to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in all aspects of childcare.
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Closing date: 30 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Working week
Monday – Friday, Working shifts of maximum 8 hours per day between 7.30am and 6pm on a rota basis. Hours to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
Expected duration
15 Months
Possible start date
31 Mar 2023
Date posted
10 Feb 2023
Distance
4 miles
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Reference number
VAC1000132678
Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Ensure children are within a safe and caring environment,
under close staff supervision - Assist staff to ensure children’s individual care plans and
routines are met - Provide and support stimulating activities to enhance
children’s development - Interact positively with children, parents, visitors and other
staff members
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will achieve a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification.
Apprentices who have not achieved the equivalent of level 2
qualifications in maths and English, will need to achieve level 1
functional skills in these and work towards level 2 functional skills.
Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice. The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training. On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Opportunity for ongoing permanent employment and/or progression to further levels of training upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Friendly, Reliable, Timekeeping
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 (A-D)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9-3 (A-D)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Desired
Things to consider
Due to the nature of this role the successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and provide references satisfactory to the employer.
About the employer
Bear Care day nurseries, located in Nottinghamshire at Arnold, Carlton and Stapleford, have been a family run business for over 30 years. Originally established in 1984, we have grown and developed to cater for the numerous changes in the child care field. We pride ourselves in offering children time and space to explore, experiment and develop at their own pace by giving them a range of experiences to promote language development, reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Employer
BEARCARE (NOTTM) LTD
http://bearcare.co.uk/about/
Address
68 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG5 5PQ
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Training
Training provider
ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
Contact
Learner Engagement Team
03300026266
Apprenticeship standard
Early years practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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