Early Years Educator Apprentice at - Norton Fitzwarren Preschool - Acorns
THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Taunton, TA2 6TB
Closes in 7 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 October 2024
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Summary
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated individual to join our growing and thriving preschool. The individual will need a great working ethic, be enthusiastic, reliable and versatile and above all enjoy working with children.
- Annual wage
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£9,984 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£6.40 per hr National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Total hours per week: 30 - 8.45-3.15 with half an hour for lunch
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
- Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential.
- Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all.
- Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities.
- Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this.
- Assist in the provision of a high quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Resources.
- Support other staff to develop a high quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals.
- Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.
- Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals.
- Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting.
- Have an overall knowledge of, and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision.
- To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills.
- To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Where you’ll work
Blackdown View
Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton
TA2 6TB
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
RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The successful apprentice will attend Richard Huish college once a fortnight.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade A-C / 8-4)
- Maths (grade Grade A-C / 8-4)
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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Good time management
- Good numeracy and literacy
- Follow instructions
About this company
Norton Fitzwarren Preschool is part of Norton Fitzwarren Church School The Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust Norton Fitzwarren Preschool Blackdown View Norton Fitzwarren Taunton TA2 6TB
After this apprenticeship
Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Emma Harper
apprenticeship@richuish.ac.uk
01823 424603
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283682.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
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