Early years practitioner - Apprenticeship SQUIRRELS MIDDLETON LIMITED

Summary

have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our friendly, close-knit nursery team! We offer a Warm, Supportive Environment: Our nursery is known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We prioritize a supportive work culture where every team member feels valued and appreciated.

Annual wage

£13,312 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 educator

Hours: Hours will be 40 between 7.30 and 6pm Monday to Friday They will be provided with a uniform, get 1 hr lunch every day and have 28 days holidays per year (including bank hols and xmas break) usually around 17 days once these are deducted.
40 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 30 Nov 2024

Duration: 18 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

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 iniative
Calm and caring nature
Excellent organisational skills and basic IT skills
Ability to write reports
Good communication skills
Awareness of Health and safety,
Understanding of safeguarding practices
Knowledge of implementing good quality learning
To respect the confidentiality of all information received
Working knowledge of early years foundation stage and current of stead guidelines would be an advantage

Where you’ll work

Green Street

Middleton

Manchester

M24 2HL

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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 educator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

The training will be provided on site at Squirrels nursery by Rochdale Training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Patience
Humour
Punctuality
Realiable
Enthusiastic
maintain confidentiality
Calm and caring
Written Skills
Awareness of Health and safety
Understanding of safeguarding

Other requirements

We have a high staff discount at 50% if they have children which we can always find space for.

About this company

At Squirrels Nursery , we are dedicated to providing a caring and nurturing environment where we can support and encourage each child - building a strong foundation for success. Our settings offer safe and stimulating spaces for children to explore, play, and learn. We believe that every child is unique and has the potential to achieve great things, and we strive to support their individual growth and development. Working with children from 3 months to 5 years