Early Years Apprentice - THE ARK

Summary

If you’re interested in working with younger children, an apprenticeship in Early Years with us can be the perfect route into your chosen career. Not only will you earn as you learn, but the qualification will give you practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge, leading to a wide range of job opportunities.

Annual wage

£12,480 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: Monday- Friday Shifts between 7.15-6.15 pm
37.5 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 02 Nov 2024

Duration: 12 Months

Positions available: 2

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

Ours is a high-achieving nursery based in Littleborough. It has an excellent reputation with Ofsted Good judgement and has been known for exceptional levels of behaviour and focus on teaching and learning. The staff team is well established and stable, and there is a culture of support and development. We are always looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to join us at The Ark. We pride ourselves on valuing our employees and recognising hard work as well as progression, training and support throughout your career.

We are one of three nurseries therefore potential to train and grow is immense.

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 be a part of a friendly team of educators

Where you’ll work

The Ark

Featherstall Road

Littleborough

OL15 8DH

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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

Company training day
Safeguarding training
First aid training
Food hygiene training
Other CPD opportunities throughout the year whilst working towards Early Years qualification

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

Patience
kind
Caring
Willing to Learn

Other requirements

Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two references

About this company

The Ark has been providing highest quality childcare from 2002 when it opened its flagship nursery in Mytholmroyd. Building upon the experience and expertise of the senior management team and highly qualified staff team, The Ark at Littleborough has been born! The former police station has undergone a conversion and is purpose-designed, in order to provide the highest quality childcare for children in Littleborough and the surrounding areas. The stimulating, caring day nursery, out of school and holiday club offers an exciting provision for children aged. attend team meetings and imputing ideas

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