Early Year apprentice - FISHERFIELD FARM NURSERY LTD

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this well-established group of nurseries which offers great career progression opportunities as well as the chance to make a great impact on young children’s lives.

Annual wage

£13,520 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: Hours are 8am -5pm Monday to Friday These hours will be subject to change as more experience is gained and will range from the nurseries opening and closing times. 7.30am -6pm
37.5 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 30 Nov 2024

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 ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
To give support to other members throughout the nursery
To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.
Under supervision and with support, provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding.
To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery.
To attend team meetings and imputing ideas.
To be a part of a friendly team of educators

Where you’ll work

School House

Long Street, Middleton

Manchester

M24 6DU

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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

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
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Working in a nursery involves spending long hours on your feet. Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check

About this company

Fisherfield Childcare is a leading Early Years childcare provider, offering first class care and education. Fisherfield have seven nurseries’ in total and all have been graded good at Ofsted, At Fisherfield Childcare we understand the needs of busy parents and appreciate your priority to provide the best care setting for your child at our children’s nurseries. We are proud and honoured to have cared for over 8,000 children since 1996.

https://www.fisherfieldchildcare.co.uk/childrens-day-nurseries/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The right candidate could become a permanent member of staff once the apprenticeship is completed and progress onto a level 3 qualification and a more senior role. There is a chance for real progression within the company.