Early Years Educator Apprentice
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth, PL2 2NJ
Closes in 28 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 October 2024
Contents
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and friendly individual to work as an Apprentice Nursery Assistant for Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care, who offer high quality education and care for the under 5s.
- Annual wage
- £11,980.80 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday.
Times to be agreed on appointment. Opening times are between 7.45am and 6.15pm.
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
- To deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning and delivery of activities, opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting
- Supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play
- Working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure
Where you’ll work
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Ham Drive
Plymouth
PL2 2NJ
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
ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
You will receive specific on the job training from the employer in your workplace at Ham Drive Nursery
Off the job training will be delivered using weekly classroom sessions delivered at Achievement Training city centres location or you will be work based and will be given time in the working week to study towards the theory element of the programme. You will be working towards:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths (A*-C or 9-4 GSCE) will need to achieve this level before the end of their apprenticeship
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Patience
- Caring
- Punctual
About this company
At Ham Drive Nursery we aim to create a happy, stimulating and safe learning environment, in which all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop towards their full potential. We support the uniqueness of every child by giving them the opportunity to learn a little bit about a lot of things and a lot about a few things depending on their particular individual strengths and interests. Qualified teachers work alongside a range of experienced 'Early Years' professionals to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment for all the children in our care.
https://www.hamdrivenursery.plymouth.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Progression opportunities may also include advanced and higher apprenticeships and as an experienced nursery worker you could specialise in working with children who have difficulties with
learning, physical disabilities, or need support with their mental health - You could also study towards a higher education qualification in early years or child development
- You could then move into management or early years teaching
- You can find more information on future careers by visiting https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED
Macie Thirlby
admissions@achievementtraining.com
01752202269
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282850.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)
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