Childcare Apprenticeship
PIPS NURSERY LIMITED
Saffron Walden, CB10 2PW
Closes on Thursday 14 November
Posted on 3 October 2024
Contents
Summary
PIPS NURSERY - Boytons Farm are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
- £14,040 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday (shifts TBC)
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 21 November
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- 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
PIPS is a small Essex based children's nursery, providing a unique home-from-home environment for your children. Our two locations surrounding the historical town of Saffron Walden in Strethall and Hempstead, both provide a rural setting where the children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise.
As your role as an Early Years Practitioner, you will have some understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Be familiar and have some understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in Childcare provisions.
Be able to plan exciting, inviting and challenging learning opportunities that are appropriate for the stage and age of the children.
Develop good, strong and positive relationships with both the children and their families Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Have good communication skills.
Your role will include:
- To assist team members in providing the highest standard of care and education for the children in daily operation of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents
- To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements
- To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment
- To adhere to all nursery policies and procedures
- To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development
- To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
Where you’ll work
Boytons Farm, Bumpstead Road, Hempstead
Saffron Walden
CB10 2PW
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
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and a First Aid Certificate.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Childcare (grade Pass)
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
- Patience
- Team working
Other requirements
Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.
About this company
At PIPS Nursery children are observed carefully so that their strengths can be built on and weaknesses nurtured. A daily diary is kept enabling parents to be kept informed of their child's day and includes all activities, diet and any new skills learned and nurtured during their day.
After this apprenticeship
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280505.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 14 November
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