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Childcare Apprenticeship - PIPS Nursery

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8th October 2024

Employer description

At PIPS Nursery children are observed carefully so that their strengths can be built on and weaknesses nurtured. A daily diary is kept enabling parents to be kept informed of their child's day and includes all activities, diet and any new skills learned and nurtured during their day.

Main description

PIPS NURSERY - Boytons Farm are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

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
PIPS is a small Essex based children's nursery, providing a unique home-from-home environment for your children. Our two locations surrounding the historical town of Saffron Walden in Strethall and Hempstead, both provide a rural setting where the children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise.

As your role as an Early Years Practitioner, you will have some understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Be familiar and have some understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in Childcare provisions.

Be able to plan exciting, inviting and challenging learning opportunities that are appropriate for the stage and age of the children.

Develop good, strong and positive relationships with both the children and their families Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Have good communication skills.

Your role will include:

To assist team members in providing the highest standard of care and education for the children in daily operation of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents
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 contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development      
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

Entry requirements

Desirable qualifications
Childcare (grade Pass)

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 required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Team working

Training to be provided

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
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Your training course
Early years educator (level 3) Equal to A level 

Your training plan
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and a First Aid Certificate. 

Things to consider

Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

Future prospects

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 14/11/2024

Salary

£14,040 a year

Location

This job is located in Saffron Walden, Essex

How to Apply

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