Nursery Practitioner Apprenticeship
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
CHESTER, CH1 4BJ
Closes in 11 days (Thursday 19 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 March 2024
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Summary
The role of an early year’s practitioner is extremely rewarding. We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, develop and progress within this exciting field. This role will enable you to shape and encourage a child's holistic development within a friendly environment.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 to £22,308 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, exact shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 3 October
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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
You will:
- Work as part of the nursery team to provide high quality care and education for children aged 9 months to five years.
- Work in collaboration with colleagues to plan purposeful play in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children’s interests, practitioner and parents’ observations.
Liaise with parents on a daily basis, in the best interests of their child. - Set out play and creative activities in an attractive and appealing manner, including imaginative play areas.
- Provide varied story time and music sessions relevant to each age group.
- Have regard for safeguarding, health and safety at all times, following the nursery policy and procedures and current legislation.
- Be hard working and committed to helping each child reach their full potential.
- Evaluate all nursery activities on a regular basis and use any information observed accordingly, informing others if necessary.
- Be interested in continuous professional development to further own knowledge and development and that of the setting.
- Use your knowledge and training within the setting to further personal knowledge and understanding.
Where you’ll work
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
PARKGATE ROAD
CHESTER
CH1 4BJ
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
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Training to be provided:
- In-house training, plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards an Early Years Practitioner Educator Level 3 qualification. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West.
- You will also gain a qualification in paediatric first aid.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:
- Early Years (grade Pass)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Hardworking
- Enthusiasm and willingness
About this company
The day nursery is situated within the University of Chester Creative campus, within easy travelling distance of the city centre, motorway connections and public transport. It is independently run by a friendly and supportive team. As an employee of the University of Chester, you will have access to an extensive benefits package, which includes but it not limited to Access to the University’s training directory Opportunities to observe/attend relevant Early Years sessions delivered by academic colleagues in the School of Education, as part of your ‘off the job’ training Continuous professional development A salary structure which includes automatic annual increments within your pay grade, once the apprenticeship has been completed Generous annual leave allowance, including time off between Christmas and New Year Dedicated HR team Access to sports facilities Health and wellbeing support A comprehensive Employee Benefits Platform.
After this apprenticeship
- A full-time level 3 nursery practitioner position will be available to the successful candidate on completion of their level 3 qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Sophie Cain
sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk
07867143886
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000236535.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Thursday 19 September at 11:59pm)
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