Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - Pinner, United Kingdom - Realise

Realise

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Pinner, United Kingdom

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Are you looking to start your career within childcare? Come and join our fun and dynamic team Develop your early years career with this fantastic opportunity in a growing, ambitious company, providing care, education and compliance for children to the highest standard.

Competitive salary plus uniform and lunch provided, plus other excellent benefits.
Jigsaw Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team.

As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery.

You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person.

Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.

During your apprenticeship you will be required to;

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children's specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion.

You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.

Rewards and Benefits:

Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.

- £100 bonus on completion of Level 2 childcare qualification and at least £500 yearly salary increase.
- £250 bonus on completion of Level 3 childcare qualification and at least £750 yearly salary increase.

Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
Up to £500 bonus for referrals of friends and family for company vacancies, depending on position.
Bike to work scheme and oneoff contribution of £50 to help you buy a bike for work commute and the remaining amount can be repaid through a salary sacrifice scheme.
Staff perks (discounts: cinema, retail, travel)
Lunch provided
Uniform provided
Progression plans for all staff
Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave.
Generous childcare fee discount for staff
Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.

Training Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

Cannock Nursery & Preschool will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

If successful, you will complete a Level 2 early years practitioner apprenticeship programme, delivered through Cannock Nursery & Preschool's dedicated training provider, Realise.

Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

We've invested heavily in our people and culture, and we want to grow our teams by finding people who share our passion and enthusiasm for creating a better future.

Personal Qualities

Passionate about working with children
Able to use initiative
Calm approachable nature
Entry Requirements and Qualifications

Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Desirable
Level 2 Early Year qualification - Desirable for a Level 3 apprenticeship
Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential
Passionate about learning and developing into a new role - Essential
Other Information

Reference
243025
Wages
7.49 per hour
Hours
40.00 p/w
Location
Pinner
Posted

11/23/2023 6:04:00 PM

Status
New Vacancy
Sector
Education & Training
Employer
Realise