Opportunity information

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Salary £224 per week
Duration 12 months
Advert closing date 01/07/2024
Description
Shining Stars Nursery and Preschool are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
Shining Stars is a popular, organic Nursery and Preschool. We are constantly striving to maintain and improve our excellent practice.
We have a 5-star environmental health rating. We provide Healthy Choices for our menu’s and we pride ourselves in providing a high-quality service that values members of staff and provides excellent opportunities for children to grow and learn.
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice to our growing team.
Shining Stars Nursery and Preschool offer a home from home, warm and friendly atmosphere for day nursery and preschool children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are committed to providing exceptional quality childcare through our experienced and highly qualified Manager and staff. Working in partnership with parents, our aim is to provide the platform to enable children to fulfill their potential in a secure and caring environment.
Duties to include:
· Planning and supervision of activities like arts and crafts, reading stories and providing activities to develop language skills
· Supporting the development of the childcare provision
· Providing an excellent range of activities that ensure that the child learns whilst having fun
· Assisting the facility in meeting OFSTED requirements
· Being a team player
· Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
· Undertaking First Aid training as required
· Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
· Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are adhered to at all times
You will be joining an incredibly supportive Management team, Team Leaders and Nursery Staff of individuals who are passionate about the childcare they provide. This is a great opportunity to become part of an exciting time of growth for Shining Stars Nursery.
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Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this role. A passion for Childcare is essential.
Training to be provided
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; Level 2 Ealy Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Things to consider
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.
Skills required
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Future prospects
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship
Hours per week 35
Working week Monday-Friday (Shifts TBC)
Malvern, Worcestershire, England, WR14 3SW

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