Apprentice Childcare Practitioner Level 3
KIDDIE-CRECHE PRIVATE DAY NURSERY LTD
BINGLEY, BD16 1TZ
Closes on Sunday 1 December
Posted on 3 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an individual who is keen to start/continue in the childcare sector. Are you interested in looking after children and wish to gain a professional qualification at level 3? Duties include organising resources for activities and experiences in the nursery and keeping records of children’s development and learning journeys.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Up to 37 1/2 hours a week falling between 8.00am and 5.30pm, Monday - Friday (TBC). May involve some occasional weekend work.
Learners who are 16-18 will not be required to work more than 8 hours per day or more than 40 hours a week.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Under supervision, keep records of children’s development and learning journeys
- Liaise professionally with and support parents and other family members
- Be able to work well in a team
- Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, fundraising events, etc.
- To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
- To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
- To assist in enhancing the developmental progress of children
- To implement the daily routine within the nursery
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the nursery’s policies and procedures; ensuring that they are followed and respected
- Full description will be given at the interview
Where you’ll work
51 COTTINGLEY NEW ROAD
BINGLEY
BD16 1TZ
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
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard qualification (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours). This will be delivered in the workplace. Off-the-job training will be given as a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete all the necessary training, this will be delivered in the workplace.
Within this standard you will also complete:
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Functional skills maths, if required
And the End point assessment (EPA) - which will comprise of two activities:
- Observation in practice and questioning with an EPA external assessor
- Portfolio-based professional discussion with an EPA external assessor
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Distance to the nursery setting. Please consider before applying.
About this company
Kiddi- Creche are passionate about providing quality Early Years Education and the highest standards in care and safety. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Childcare Apprentices who love caring for children and wishes to develop a career in early years’ childcare and is committed to working with a great team of staff.
After this apprenticeship
For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Lynne Green
lynnegreen@avtl.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280363.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 1 December
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