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Level 2 Apprenticeship in Early years

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice who has a passion for working with children. Someone who is eager to learn and provide the children with the best experience as possible whilst at our setting. Must be committed. The job role will include shadowing qualified staff members and learning new roles and responsibilities including planning, observation and assessment. You will also learn daily care routines including nappies, toileting, snack and much more. You will learn how to think creatively and provide an inviting and stimulating environment for our little ones.

Annual wage

£14,722.50 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Early years

Hours

Monday- Friday between the hours 7:30am-5pm.

37.5 per week

Duration

18 Months

Positions available

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

The job role will include:

  • Planning, observation and assessment.
  • Wearing and implementing the correct PPE into your practise
  • Learning our daily care routines including nappies and toileting
  • General tidying and set up of the building
  • Setting up an enabling& stimulating environment
  • Shadowing Level 3 staff members to learn different aspect of the role.
  • Supporting the children at mealtimes including snack and dinner
  • Leading and planning engaging activities for our little ones.
  • Updating our social media platform

Where you’ll work

St Josephs Nursery, Hindhill Street. Heywood, OL101AQ

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

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Early years

Requirements

Essential qualifications

  • Maths, English and ICT

    Level 3 will be considered would prefer level 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

  • Maths, English and ICT
  • Creative thinking

Other requirements

Committed, reliable, enthusiastic, willing and eager to learn

About this company

We are a private nursery situated in the heart of Heywood. We currently offer childcare to children ages 2-4yrs however from September 2024 we will be offering childcare places to children 9 months +. We have 3 spacious rooms and a huge outdoor area and offer high quality learning. Our opening hours are 7:45am-5pm Monday- Friday. We pride ourselves on providing an enabling and stimulating environment where our little ones can thrive. We have highly trained and experienced staff and are looking to expand our team. We have many staff incentives including staff discount, free parking and performance bonuses.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for full time employment

Fully qualified level 3

Room/ Team leader

Upskilling further

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Rochdale Training

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417

Hours per week
37.50 Hours
Number of Vacancies
1