Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice @ Nottingham Nursery School

Location: Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham, NG7 3AB

WHO are Nottingham Nursery School?

Nottingham Nursery School offers childcare for children from the age of 2 to 4 years old. They have a child focused, organised and attractive setting that provides a stimulating environment and a supportive community for both the children and their families. They also have a fabulous outdoor space, including a well-established Forest Garden.

You will be joining a positive, supportive and dedicated team that will share their knowledge, and skills help with your apprenticeship. There will be excellent opportunities for professional development.

WHAT will I get from working with Nottingham Nursery School?

• EARN: £12.26 per hour, 37 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity for you to provide high quality education for the all-important early years! If you already have your Level 2 in Early Years and are looking to progress, this is the perfect choice! Your daily tasks will include:

• Breakfast club and set up
• Registration session
• Child initiated learning
• Lunch duty
• Outdoor play
• Free flow and taught carpet sessions
• After school club
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Logical, attention to detail & initiative.
• Organisation, problem solving & presentation skills.
• Admin & number skills.
• Problem solving, patience & non-judgmental.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.nottinghamnurseryschool.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/