Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant Apprentice to join our team and start your journey to develop valuable administrative skills while supporting the operation of our nursery. You will receive hands-on training to ensure your success in providing essential administrative support to our nursery staff and customers.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Manage general correspondence and be the main point of contact for parents regarding admissions etc. and other external enquiries.
Supporting the registration paperwork relating to new starters at the nursery and reservations.
Alongside the Nursery Manager, help ensure that Sunrise meets its obligations in relation to health & safety, equal opportunities, diversity and discrimination and other relevant statutory obligations.
Monitor and maintain insurance policies.
Alongside the Nursery Manager, initiate cost-saving/cutting arrangements, negotiate purchasing contracts ensuring where possible ordering nursery supplies at minimal cost.
Maintaining family and account records on the nursery computer programme which training will be provided.
Review of the monthly Suggested Fee Report. Raise any concerns with the Nursery Manager.
Collection of fees including the administration of Childcare vouchers, pursuing outstanding fees and resolving any account queries.
Maintaining accurate and confidential staff, children, and parent’s records.
Generating reports to appropriate and approved by Nursery Manager.
Preparing monthly payroll spreadsheet. Ensure that this is authorised by the Nursery Manager/Deputy before forwarding to the Accountant.
Liaising with Nursery Manager with general employee administration.
General computer use, accurate use of Microsoft Office Application.
Working with Nursery Software-Baby’s Days.
Keeping petty cash records.
Welcoming parents, children and visitors and tour of the setting.
Communicating pleasantly and effectively in person, in writing and on the telephone.
Keeping the office tidy.
Working closely with the Nursery Manager/ Deputy.
General office duties.
Any other duties requested by the Nursery Manager/ Deputy.

Where you’ll work

83 HARROW DRIVE

LONDON

N9 9EQ

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

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in English & maths (if needed)
Training at our Ponders End centre, method of delivery to be confirmed

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Sunrise Nursery is a privately owned nursery established in May 2011. We provide quality day care for babies 3 months - 5 year olds.. Sunrise Nursery values, respects and supports each child according to their needs. Our aim is to provide good, warm and caring relationships between adult and children to support the growth and development of each child irrespective of their colour, background or religion. Family approach: Our nursery has a strong value to the family approach setting; we seek to ensure that we build a strong relationship with both the parents and children Our nursery uses the Early Years Foundation Stage to plan age appropriate activities for the children to meet the children's needs and interests. These activities are a variation of adult led and child interest emerging from spontaneity. We encourage active learning and ensure that their experience in their first steps of learning is positive through activities and play. We encourage children to learn at their own pace by supporting their needs. Sunrise Nursery uses the key person approach. Each child is assigned as key person who builds a secure based relationship with the child and their family. Their role is to help ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs, to help the child become familiar with the setting . Parents are the primary educators of their children; we work with the parents to ensure a holistic approach to the learning and development of the children in our care. We aim to make sure that the children reach their full potential during their time in the nursery and home.

https://sunrisesnursery.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena Valydon

svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

07495 464797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250145.

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