Apprentice Early Years Educator
CLEVER CLOGS DAY NURSERIES LTD
Durham, DH1 1HP
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 September 2024
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for an opportunity to work with a highly trained, professional team. Do you have a passion for working with children? Are you looking for a role which is rewarding and you can make a difference to a child’s development? If the answer is yes then this could be the apprenticeship for you!
- Annual wage
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£9,984 a year
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The contract provided to apprentices is normally 30 hours a week including college, if you would like to work more hours please discuss this at interview as more hours can be made available to you.
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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The working hours of the organisation are Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 6.00pm. The week will be planned across these hours and will be discussed at interview.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
- 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
- Various duties to ensure a continuous high standard of care to meet current Ofsted regulations
- To contribute ideas towards learning and development of the children
- Assist with observing, documenting and evaluation of activities
- Use the EYFS learning objectives and characteristics of learning to monitor children’s progress
- To use own initiative to enhance children’s learning, support new starters, challenge existing knowledge and plan for learning enhancements linked to EYFS
- To contribute own ideas for enhancing role play areas, the secret garden and indoor provision
- Be a positive role model and show respect for all children and their families regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or stage of development
- Other duties including: preparing snacks, drinks, assisting children at lunchtime, changing nappies, settling children to sleep, assisting with toileting/potty training, supporting challenging behaviour.
Where you’ll work
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DH1 1HP
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
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Early Years Educator level 3 apprenticeship standard qualification
- On the job training to be provided by the employer
- You will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College on a Thursday throughout the academic year
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 9-4 or A*-C)
- Mathematics (grade 9-4 or A*-C)
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
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Working in a nursery is challenging and hard work, however it is very rewarding. You will be expected to work in all areas of the nursery.
About this company
Clever Clogs is a family-owned children’s day nursery group, operating two Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING early years settings in the cathedral city of Durham. Our nurseries in Belmont and Bowburn offer care from 0-11, including out-of-school care and holiday clubs.
After this apprenticeship
- Employment opportunities will be available within the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
David Brough
david.brough@bacoll.ac.uk
01388 743164
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279100.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)
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