Early Years Assistant Apprentice
2 weeks ago
Job Title
Early Years Assistant Apprentice
Employer
1st Steps Day Nursery
Working week
Monday to Friday on a rota between 07:20 and 17:30, shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.00
Address
15 Cambridge road waterloo L22 1RR
Weekly Wage
£192.40
Vacancy description
1st Steps Day Nursery is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual with good personal and communication skills, the ability to show initiative and be successful in a competitive working environment.
The role will include, but is not restricted, to:
- Successfully gaining DBS clearance before starting work
- Working in a nursery setting for an agreed number of hours per week
- Attending 'off the job' training one day per week
- Following instructions from the line manager or supervisor, in all aspects of work within the nursery setting
- Performing a range of activities with the children in the nursery, which could include feeding, playing, reading, singing etc
- Complying with safeguarding legislation
- Complying with health, safety and security regulations and legislation.
- Liaising with manager
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
Personal qualities
- Be well presented at all times
- Be punctual
- Be able to work well in a team
- Have a willingness to learn all aspects of Childcare
- Have the confidence to use own initiative
- Have a good standard of hygiene
- Have a bubbly and happy personality
- Be resilient
- Be eager to learn and master new skills
- Work well under pressure
- Be outgoing with friendly disposition
- Maintain a professional image at all times
Desired qualifications
Qualifications required depend on the level of the apprenticeship you will be doing with the employer.
Level 2:
- GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in maths and English) is desirable, but not essential
Level 3:
- GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in maths and English is preferred but not essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent) is essential
Future prospects
Level 2:
On completion of Level 2 Early Years Practitioner there is the possibility of progressing to a further 18-month advanced apprenticeship to complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Level 3:
On completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship you will have the skills and qualifications to go on and potentially manage a nursery.
Training to be provided
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Functional Skills in maths and English
- On the job training at a specific location
Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills in maths and English
On the job training at a specific location
**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship
**Salary**: From £4.81 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool, L22 1RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
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