Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - The Bridge Nursery, Whaley Bridge
Early Years Educator Apprentice
THE BRIDGE NURSERY LTD
110A Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7JH
Summary
We are looking for a suitably motivated and caring individual to become part of our nursery team. Working at our Whaley Bridge Nursery being fully supported by an experienced and well-qualified leadership team to achieve your apprenticeship.
Annual wage £11,778 – £19,047.60 dependant on age
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Hours 30 hours per week
The Nursery is open 7.30am to 6pm, we currently operate a shift pattern for team members such as long days, early shift, late shift. The apprenticeship is likely to be 6 hour shifts over 5 days, example 8.30am to 3pm however we always look to work with staff to find working patterns that benefit all concerned. The apprentices working hours will include time spent completing off-the-job training and college attendance.
30 hours a week
Duration
18 Months
Work
The main aim of each and every day is to provide the physical and emotional care our children deserve.
With the guidance and support of our whole team; an apprentice would be expected to take an active part in creating a positive atmosphere for nurturing, learning, and fun times.
What you’ll do at work
- Work with practitioners to complete key children development records.
- Support colleagues and work as a team to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.
- To assist in providing a range of stimulating and exciting activities for the children which encourage independence, motivation and eagerness to learn.
- Work as part of a team to ensure that the EYFS framework is implemented and OFSTED standards are adhered to at all times.
- Any other duties that fit with your role or add to your understanding of the role.
Where you’ll work
110A Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7JH
Training
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.
Your training course
Early years educator
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Your training plan
Training will take place in the workplace alongside 6-weekly on-campus college activity days (college transport is available). You will also have regular workplace visits from your college instructor-mentor who will complete observations, and professional discussions and ensure you remain on track to achieve your qualification.
More training information
In addition to support with college assignments, all staff at the nursery complete a comprehensive induction programmes that includes;
- Safeguarding
- General Health & Safety
- Infection control
- Data protection
- Whistleblowing
- and more
Additionally, all staff have access to a suite of Early Years online CPD training courses that can be tailored to individual needs.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential
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
- Communication skills
- IT Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation
- Reliable
- Customer care
- Problem-solving
- Administration
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- An interest in the industry
- Ability to learn from peers
- A desire to learn
- Caring
Other requirements
Please consider how you will travel to work each day.
About this company
After the directors acquired the building in 2023, extensive investment and renovation was required to create a high quality learning environment. Since opening in April 2024 (with a small, well qualified and dedicated team), we have flourished and grown. We are developing a reputation for high quality care, education, and a community touch.
www.thebridgenursery.co.uk
Company Benefits
- Uniform provided.
- Onsite parking available.
- A pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Opportunities to access professional development training with opportunities to gain further accredited qualifications.
- On-site childcare staff discount scheme.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Additional annual holiday allowance, that increases with years of service.
- Staff recognition and reward scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Potential for a permanent role.
