Apprentice Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - Kirkway Nursery

Summary

We are offering a vacancy for someone to come and work at Boarshaw Private Day Nursery and complete a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£9,984 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: Working between the hours of 7am and 6pm Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 31 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

To Undertake the appropriate induction and ongoing training
To help ensure that health and safety policies are implemented and reviewed
To ensure the nursery complies with the child protection policy
Help to report and investigate accidents ,carrying out first aid duties if required
Help ensure the rooms are well resourced, clean and free from hazards
Help to prepare the food and serve food and refreshments in line with Food Hygiene requirements, ensure that meal times are a pleasant social sharing time
CARE,LEARNING AND PLAY
To work co-operatively with the members of the team to assist in the planning, preparing and organisation of activities for the children in line with the foundation stage curriculum
Help ensure that all resources are used efficiently and effectively
Interact with the children in order to develop their creativity, self esteem, knowledge and skill.
Help to identify any possible special needs and report your concerns to your Team Leader
Help to maintain children’s development records by supplying examples of work
Help to provide warmth and support for any child that is ill
Ensure that safety is paramount
To develop your role within the nursery.
Begin to have sound knowledge of the Foundation Stage Document and demonstrate this understanding in your practice at all times
Learn to be able to work with children across all ages PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS
Help to ensure that all personal information regarding the child or parent is kept up to date
To help contribute to the production of a half term newsletter
To help maintain a professional and helpful relationship with parents
LIAISON WITH EXTERNAL AGENCIES
To assist in the preparation for external inspections
To represent the nursery with external events, training courses or networks To help promote the nursery within the local community
To complete your qualification within the time scale
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Carry out all responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework
Work alongside staff members to achieve the objectives of the nursery the children
To follow the Rochdale’s safe guarding units child protection policy
To carry out personal DBS check at the start of your training
To follow the Early Years foundation stage document.
To attend any relevant training to ensure own personal and professional development
Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness at all times
Be respectful and maintain confidentiality at all times
To be a good role model at all times, especially with students who may be in the nursery

Where you’ll work

Care of Kirkway, Sure Start Centre

Middleton

Manchester

M24 1FL

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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

You will work towards the level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard, Attending college at least once per month or being taught in your work place.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) 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

Communication skills
Team working
Creative
Patience
A good sense of humour.
Punctuality
Enjoy being with children
Honest
Maintain confidentiality
Calm and Caring nature

About this company

Cosy Toes has been established for over 20 years and is managed by qualified teachers with many years experience. All the staff are inducted and trained to follow our high standards and expectations. All staff hold an enhanced CRB clearance check. Certificates held are all based on childcare, First Aid and Food Hygiene. Our staff have the vital quality of being able to love, nourish and bond with children. Cosy Toes Group has 4 centres in the Middleton Area.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of this Apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to move into a Full Time Role with the possibility of completing a Level 3 apprenticeship.