Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Summary

This is a junior Apprentice role. Do you want to earn and learn at the same time ? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in Childcare? This may be the role for you To work with experienced colleagues supporting the development, learning and care of young children aged 0 – 5 years within the framework of The Early Years Foundation Stage.

Wage

£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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National minimum wage will be paid dependant on age

Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

38 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 16 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Main duties:

Supporting children and their families:

To work collaboratively with the staff team in the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning opportunities for children
To be fully involved in the planning and development, of interpersonal skills and to undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of children
To assist in the devising of children’s individual targets and the monitoring and reviewing of those targets
To develop positive relationships with children, parents and staff to assist children’s progress and attainment
To record assessments for key children on a regular basis and to use documentation to engage parents in supporting children’s learning

Supporting learning and the curriculum:

To monitor individual children’s progress and to engage parents in discussing their children’s needs achievements and concerns
To support children’s positive learning dispositions and the management of children’s behaviour
To undertake tasks as discussed in daily planning meetings
To provide ideas, materials and learning strategies for activities
To undertake the recording of children’s achievements in partnership with their parents
To support the use of ICT in learning activities

Other:

Be involved in the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment
Keep accident, incident, and risk assessment records
Supervise meals/snack times and where appropriate preparation of babies’ bottles
Adhere to the Policies & Procedures of Channing’s Childcare Ltd and compliance within the guidelines of Ofsted
Be hardworking and enthusiastic
Have a sense of fun
DBS is Required

Where you’ll work

Springbank Street
Werneth
Oldham
OL8 4LH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
This will include training at Rochdale Training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

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
Team working
Hardworking & committed
Willing to take on Training
Caring Nature

Other requirements

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

The Channings Childcare group of nurseries provides good quality care for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. Channings childcare is a family of 6 nurseries situated across Oldham and Rochdale. The settings have been designed as an inspiring space for children to develop, offering a wide range of resources for both indoor and outdoor play. Staff are passionate about giving the children the opportunity to thrive in a caring, safe, engaging fun place in preparation for their next steps, including school readiness.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860919380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300046.

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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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