Early Years Apprenticeship
THE LITTLE KEW NURSERY LTD
Richmond, TW9 4HF
Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Little Kew Nursery have got an exciting opportunity for a passionate, positive and caring apprentice to join our beautiful nursery located in Kew. We are committed to ongoing training and support to all our staff and we are offering an attractive salary, all whilst working towards a level 2 or 3 EYE Qualification.
- Annual wage
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£18,000 a year
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Salary will be discussed in more detail at interview - may alter depending on age/experience
- Training course
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Hours
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We are open 7.30am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts will be discussed at interview. The role is full time - but there is room for negotiation to term-time only for the right applicant.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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1 year 2 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
Purpose of post;
- To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care
- To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
- To give support to other team members
- To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
Duties and responsibilities:
- Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
- To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
- Liaise with and support parents and other family members
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
- To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
- Work alongside the team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled
- Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
- To respect the confidentiality of all information received
Specific childcare tasks:
- The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests
- To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person
- To ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing
- Washing and changing children as required
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- Ensuring a poorly child is kept calm and warm and management is notified immediately
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
- To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside
- Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that good practices are encouraged, particularly in the areas of Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.
Where you’ll work
41 Atwood Avenue
Richmond
TW9 4HF
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
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
- All training will be delivered on-line with 1:1 tutor support and independent learning
More training information
- Learners with prior experience or qualifications will be enrolled onto a level 3 EYE qualification
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- maths & 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
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
If you already have a Level 2 early years qualification or relevant experience, you can work towards a level 3 qualification. This position may close early if the right applicant is found. This post is subject to an enhanced Vetting and Barring/CRB Disclosure which will disclose all cautions, reprimands and warnings as well as convictions. Working in a nursery will involve working shift patterns including early morning starts and early evening finishes. The role may include long periods of time standing.
About this company
Welcome to The Little Kew Nursery, nestled in the charming Kew village within the beautiful Barn Church grounds. We offer high-quality childcare for children aged six months to five years, open year-round. Here, boys and girls can explore, express themselves, and reach their full potential in a nurturing and inspiring environment. At The Little Kew Nursery, we believe that children learn best through play and the freedom to express themselves. Our environment is designed to foster kindness, respect, and empathy, helping children develop a strong moral foundation and a sense of responsibility. We prioritise creating a safe space where every child feels confident and valued. We instil values such as honesty, integrity, gratitude, respect, and empathy. Our aim is to enhance children's cognitive abilities and foster a sense of fairness and responsibility. We believe that teaching these values helps children think of others and become selfless, contributing members of society.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of securing a permanent position within the nursery on completion of the apprenticeship programme and progression to a higher-level qualification
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284100.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)
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