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What’s the JOB? |
Early Years Apprentice |
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WHO is it with? |
Harlequins Day Nursery |
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WHERE? |
George Street, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4NQ |
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WHAT does it pay? |
£6.40 per hour (30 hours) |
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WHAT are the HOURS? |
Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 5.45pm. |
WHAT Qualification will I GAIN? Early Years Educator Level 3
How LONG will it TAKE me? 18 months
WHAT will I LEARN about?
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· Continued professional development |
· Speech and language |
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· Equality and diversity |
· Partnership working |
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· Planning and implementing activities for children |
· Learning development, observations, and theories |
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· Safeguarding |
· Supporting positive behaviour |
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· Health, safety, and welfare |
· Transitions |
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
· 1-2-1 meeting once a month with your Tutor (2-3 hours) via Teams (you’ll learn part of 1 module)
· You will not attend college for one day a week!
· 6 hours of your working week will be spent on apprenticeship work, this includes:
o (assignments, independent study, training & development activities)
· These hours will be agreed with your manager, either split across the throughout the week, or on a set day
· After 6 months, you’ll start preparing for your End Point Assessment (EPA) doing mocks of:
o multiple choice tests, presentations of your work and Q&A’s
· With CT Skills, you’ll get lots of 1-2-1 support from application until the completion of your apprenticeship!
So, WHO are Harlequins Day Nursery?
Harlequin are a private family run business based in a converted listed building offering charm and character. One of the first original nurseries in the area, they have been open for over 23 years! Harlequins looks after children form 6 weeks to 5 years old, over 2 floors, in its Caterpillar room and Butterfly room.
For more information, visit https://www.harlequinsprivatedaynursery.co.uk/
WHAT’S in it for ME?
You’ll benefit from working in a small, intimate setting (not to mention stunning building!) and be part of a small, supportive team of fabulous, fun loving, caring people of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll have an amazing opportunity to gain real-life experience in the childcare sector; you’ll support young people and see them take their first steps!
DAY to DAY, you will….
· Deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.
· Ensure the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
· Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
WHAT Skills do I NEED?
Apprenticeships are very demanding; you’re working towards a qualification whilst working full time! You’ll need to be committed and motivated as there is lots of self-guided work involved. PLUS, you need GOOD …..
· Communication
· Team working
· Creativity
· Initiative
· Non judgemental
· Patience
ANYTHING ELSE?
· GCSE or equivalent English and Maths grade 4/C or above
· UK Residency (MUST have lived in the UK for 3 years+)
· Early Years Practitioner Level 2 (Desired)
What AFTER the Apprenticeship?
You could progress into Nursery Nurse (with an increase in salary!) or consider other options, just take a look; https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/
INTERESTED? Before you apply, ASK yourself?
· Are you happy with the role, company, and qualification?
· Can you commit to the timeframe?
· Do you meet the eligibility criteria? (GCSE Maths & English 4 or above & UK Residency)
· Can you start immediately, or do you have other commitments such as education or work?
· Is your CV up to date and relevant? If not, use this: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Candidate-CV-Advice-Template-1.docx
What NEXT?
· If successful, you’ll receive a phone call from our Recruitment Team
· NEXT, you’ll be asked to write a supporting statement (this will be added to your CV)
· You’ll complete an English and Maths assessment
