Apprentice Early Years Level 2 - Newbank Nursery

Summary

•A good sense of humour •Punctuality •Patience •A creative thinker • Reliability and trustworthiness•Energy and genuine enthusiasm for working with children • Ability to maintain confidentiality •Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative •Calm and caring nature

Annual wage

£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Early years practitioner

Hours: 5 days a week, across Monday – Friday 7.30am-6pm. 39 hours per week .Shifts to be discussed at interview.
39 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 16 Jan 2025

Duration: 12 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Provide a secure, caring and friendly stimulating educational environment
To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager
Ensure children’s records are kept up to date
Act as a positive practice role model to ensure that the nursery values are maintained
Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times
Ensure that all rooms and outside areas are clean and tidy after use
Liaise with parents and carers, keeping them informed of activities
Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of children, parents and carers as well as other members of staff
Work as part of a team
Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents
Support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities
Feedback any issues or opportunities identified around the site that could impact on the quality of care provided
Support the team in the upkeep of base rooms, displays resources etc
Maintain a positive attitude at all times and ensure confidentiality is maintained
Be aware of the high reputation and uphold its standards
Attend and participate in out-of-work activities e.g. parents' evenings, staff meetings
Be flexible with working practices of the setting
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management

Where you’ll work

Newbank House Private Nursery School

Oldham Road, Heyside, Royton

Oldham

OL2 6NE

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

Work based training provided by Rochdale training.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Time keeping
Committed
Reliable
Trustworthy
Friendly

About this company

A well-established nursery for over 30 years, Newbank Day Nursery and Out of School Club is located within a beautiful, Grade II listed Georgian building set within an acre of mature gardens and stunning woodlands in the Royton area of Oldham. A leading provider of local childcare, committed to providing the best standards of care and education, Newbank . We also offer before and after School care along with our holiday club.