Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice at Hassockmoor Childcare, Ilminster
HASSOCKMOOR CHILDCARE & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
Ilminster, TA19 0JR
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2024
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Summary
Are you energetic, caring & love working with young children? You could be just the person we are looking for. We are seeking a new apprentice to join our team to provide support & committed care to our children. You will receive high-class training in all areas of the nursery to assist you in your apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday; working between our opening times of 7.30am - 6.00pm (Exact shifts TBC).
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 3 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
You will be an integral part of the team and will play a key role in assisting the children to learn and develop. We are very passionate about enabling children to learn through play and engaging their minds in new and exciting ways.
Duties include:
- Setting up and carrying out activities with children
- Preparing snacks
- Assisting with personal care
- Helping with the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Building relationships with parents/carers
- Enabling children to learn through different methods
This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Where you’ll work
The Old School
Water Street
Barrington
Ilminster
TA19 0JR
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
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard for the Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
- End Point Assessment: Observation with Questioning & Professional Discussion
This apprenticeship aligns with:
- Department for Education for full and relevant at Level 3
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Caring
- Work to a high standard
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Model appropriate behaviour
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Public transport in Somerset is limited, please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.
About this company
Hassockmoor Nursery is based in Barrington near Ilminster. We provide flexible, high-quality care and education in a rural location, which allows the children time and space to grow and develop at their own pace. We open from 7:30AM until 6PM all year round.
After this apprenticeship
- Excellent career prospects upon successful completion
- We have a great history of working with apprentices within our business, most have progressed to a higher-level Apprenticeship or into a full-time role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
Philippa Bancroft
pbancroft@sslcic.co.uk
07917 923622
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280922.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)
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