Childcare Apprenticeship - Warsop
SHAPING FUTURES LIMITED
Mansfield, NG20 0AQ
Closes on Sunday 2 February
Posted on 27 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Shaping Futures - Warsop are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
(07:30- 18:00)
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 9 February
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
We are currently offering an exciting apprenticeship position for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated team. This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of childcare while contributing to the development and well-being of young children.
Responsibilities:
- Daily Schedule Management - Learn to develop and manage a daily schedule that includes activities, mealtimes, and personal care routines under the guidance of experienced childcare professionals
- Observation and Documentation - Develop skills in observing children during activities and documenting key information for designated key workers to support individualised care
- Personal Care - Acquire hands-on experience in providing personal care for children, including feeding and changing nappies, ensuring their safety, health, and comfort
- Communication - Develop effective communication skills by collaborating with fellow staff members to ensure a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Safety Assurance - Learn and contribute to ensuring the safety and well-being of children under supervision, adhering to established protocols and standards
- Team Collaboration - Contribute positively within the team, gaining valuable insights into teamwork and collaboration in a childcare setting
- Welcoming and Settling Children - Assist in the welcoming and settling of children to foster a warm and inclusive environment
- Modeling Best Practices - Learn to model staff practices by observing and emulating established standards to maintain a consistent and professional approach
- Meeting Children's Needs - Develop skills in meeting the day-to-day routines and needs of children, promoting their overall well-being and development
- Environment Maintenance - Acquire the ability to create an engaging, organised, and clean environment to provide a positive and conducive space for children
This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive learning experience in childcare, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career in this field. Interested candidates are invited to apply and embark on a fulfilling journey in childcare education.
The company provide seasonal events throughout the year annual Christmas Work Party’s. An example of this staff members participated in the Newark Dragon Boat Race which was enjoyed by staff and their families.
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Where you’ll work
Shaping Futures, Church Street, Warsop
Mansfield
NG20 0AQ
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 practitioner (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
- Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
- Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
- Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
- Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
- Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
- Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
- Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
- Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
- Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
- Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
- Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
- Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
- Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
- Use learning activities to support early language development.
- Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
- Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
- Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
- Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
- Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
- Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
- Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
- Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
- Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
- Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
- Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
- Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
- Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
- Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
- Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
- Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
- Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
- Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
- Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
- Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
- Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
- Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
- Use learning activities to support early language development.
- Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
- Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
- Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
- Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
- Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
- Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
- Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
- Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
- Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
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 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner – Level 2
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
- Attention to detail
- 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
Shaping Futures is a family owned company who provide childcare in and Warsop. We have 2 nurseries, 1 of which has a Breakfast, After school and holiday club facility. Our staff team is made up of mothers, qualified practitioners with over 9 years experience and positive male role models. Our staff qualifications include BA Honours, Foundation degrees, Level 2 and 3 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of recruiting at the end of the apprenticeship if the candidate has shown willing and commitment during their apprenticeship leading to a qualified role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289586.
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Closes on Sunday 2 February
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