Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship - Grapevine Nursery
GRAPEVINE DAY NURSERY LIMITED
Birmingham, B21 0LH
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)
Posted on 17 July 2024
Contents
Summary
Grapevine nursery is currently looking for someone with extensive nursery experience and/or Level 2 Early Years apprenticeship qualification to join the team at their Handsworth nursery. Grapevine offers excellent nursery provision to children from ages 3 months+.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confurned
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- 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
Are you looking to grow your career in Early Years?
Grapevine nursery is currently looking for someone with extensive nursery experience and/or Level 2 Early Years apprenticeship qualification to join the team at their Handsworth nursery. Grapevine offers excellent nursery provision to children from ages 3 months+.
Whilst employed by Grapevine the successful applicant will work towards their Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Qualification. Skern training will support you through your Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship and the experienced team at the nursery will support your development in the workplace.
Grapevine is a very busy nursery where no two days are ever the same. With a wide range of ages of children attending the nursery you will be involved in an array of activities both inside and outside.
This is a full-time role of 30 hours per week which will require flexibility between the hours 7.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Supporting the development of the childcare provision
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
- Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
- Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
- Ensuring that all health and hygiene requirements are always adhered to
- Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery and management
- Working with teams across the centre
- Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
- Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
- Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
- Supporting children’s self-help needs
We are looking for candidates that have prior experience and qualifications in early years who want to further their career and can:
- Follow safeguarding rules
- Work within confidentiality guidelines
- Be a team player
- Be creative and enthusiastic
You will be required to:
- Undertake First Aid training as required
- Undertake training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
- Complete Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship qualification with Skern Training during your employment
It would be an advantage for candidates to have Functional Skills, Maths and English at Grade 4 or above. For successful candidates who do not hold functional skills at the required level they must be prepared to undertake these alongside the apprenticeship.
If you have any questions, please contact dawn.holden@skerntrainingandskills.co.uk
Don't delay in applying as a new term is just around the corner and our new and existing children eagerly await a new member of the nursery team!
Where you’ll work
56 Holyhead Road
Birmingham
B21 0LH
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
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in childcare
- Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning
- You will gain an Early years educator level 3 qualification
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:
- Early Years Practitioner (grade 2)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Activities can vary at this busy nursery open from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and the role will be physically demanding. Start as soon as possible. We are looking for candidates who already have relevant knowledge or experience in childcare and hold Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship qualification.
About this company
Grapevine nursery offers excellent nursery provision to children from ages 3 months+. Based in Handsworth the team are experienced and welcoming. A great nursery to gain further development in early years with a supportive and encouraging team behind you every step of the way.
After this apprenticeship
- To be confirmed by employer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000265376.
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Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)
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