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Employer description
Main description
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
Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Greenfields Nursery is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and training in a supportive, fun environment… and earn as you learn!
What You’ll Do:
As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll get real-world experience working in a day nursery. You’ll be paired with a buddy to guide you, and work towards becoming a key person in the nursery. Your apprenticeship will include training days and practical days at the nursery. Your typical day will include:
* Assisting team members to provide top-notch care and education for children
* Building authentic and meaningful relationships with children and their parents/carers
* Liaise closely with parents/carers and encourage their involvement in nursery life and their child's learning
* Working with nursery staff to ensure children’s needs and requirements are met
* Keeping the environment safe, clean, and healthy
* Supporting inclusive practices, and helping plan and assess activities that cater to the unique development needs of each child
Entry requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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 required
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Other requirements
Training to be provided
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
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Your training course
Early years practitioner (level 2) Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your employer, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten, which will provide on-the-job training and incorporate 20% off-the-job learning into your workday. You’ll work towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. Training is delivered by Realise, Old Schoolhouse Kindergarten’s dedicated provider.
Future prospects
Starting as an Early Years Apprentice, you can advance through various rewarding roles in childcare. With experience and qualifications, you might progress to:
Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery, leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll also mentor team members.
Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining high care standards.
Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery’s overall operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for children's growth.
Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard work.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/10/2024
Salary
£13,312 a year
Location
This job is located in Colchester, Essex
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
