Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice @ Gainsborough Nursery School

Location: North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2RR

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for September start.

WHO are Gainsborough Nursery School?

Gainsborough Nursery School is a local authority-maintained nursery school that works with the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School federation. They are a purpose-built nursery school for 2–4-year-old children, offer high quality early education and are staffed by qualified teachers, Early Years Practitioners and support staff.

WHAT will I get from working with Gainsborough Nursery School?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 37 hours per week (Please note as a school they are open for 39 weeks of the year so you will receive equated pay- Equated pay guidance – Lincolnshire County Council)
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 5.30pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Term time only, career development & training, Lincolnshire County Council employee benefits, bespoke early years training with a wide support network.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and valued. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, support and growth with a sense of community among staff members. Your daily tasks will include:

• Supporting children on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or as part of a full class.
• Getting creative in helping children to achieve their developmental steps.
• Assisting with breakfast/lunchtime/after school clubs.
• Helping with assessments and inputting of data.
• Changing children as required and after training.
• Administer basic first aid after training.
• Assisting in planning and creating inspiring learning environments.
• Working inside and outside.
• Setting up and tidying areas and resources.
• Contributing to planning and assessment.
• Leading activities and stories.
• 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
• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Communication, team working & caring nature.
• Simple IT skills, numeracy & physical fitness.
• Organisation, creativity, presentation.
• Initiative, problem solving, non-judgemental & patient.
• Able to ask for help if you are unsure.
• Friendly, smiley & really want to make a difference.

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.gainsboroughnurseryschool.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare