Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Kids Academy - LS16 7RX

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National Minimum Wage for Apprentices per week Leeds

Employer:

Kids Academy

Learning Provider:

FW Solutions

Vacancy Description

You will be provided with the chance to “earn and learn” in a well-established nursery in North Leeds with an experienced staff team. You will be given the opportunity to gain and develop new skills and experiences, whilst working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship standard for the Early Years Educator.

Duties will include:

To meet the requirements of the EYFS framework
To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the setting
Uphold impeccable levels of hygiene
To give support to other personnel within the setting
Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff
Work with all staff to ensure children settle well
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
To be flexible within working practices of the setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring organisation policies and procedures are observed at all times

Vacancy Title:

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Employer:

Kids Academy

Employer Description:

Kids Academy is registered by OFSTED to provide care for children aged three months to five years old and meets every OFSTED requirement to the highest standard. Both nurseries have the outcome of GOOD from their latest inspections.

Children enjoy learning through the many planned activities in the nursery rooms and outside in our gardens. We also include dance and drama sessions delivered by outside specialist teachers. Our long-standing staff are passionate about children and have years of experience.

Vacancy Location:

Holtdale Approach

Leeds

LS16 7RX

Working Week:

Monday - Friday (Times TBC) Total hours per week: 38.00

Weekly Wage:

National Minimum Wage for Apprentices

Number of Vacancies:

Training to be provided:

Apprenticeships are delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to ‘off the job training’. You will be allocated a Teaching & Learning Co-ordinator (TLC) and will have access to our online study area where you will find all your study materials. Your TLC will provide you with personal tutorial support and on-programme assessment at pre-arranged times.

End point assessment by an independent assessment organisation and comprises of two activities – knowledge test and portfolio-based professional discussion.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Pearson Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Learning Provider:

FW Solutions

Learning Provider Description:

Our mission is to deliver an outstanding learning experience leading to positive outcomes for our learners, employers and in turn our local community and economy. We hold our shared values at the heart of everything we do.

Contact details:

Call Us
01423 536 672

Email Us
enquiries@fwsolutions.net

Find Us
Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate, HG1 2PW

Expected Duration:

18 months

Skills required:

Ability to work as part of a team. You need to show the ability to develop excellent communication and relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications required:

GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English would be an advantage.

Level 2 Childcare qualification or relevant experience (or equivalent) is essential.

Personal qualities:

You must be well presented and reliable.

Future Prospects:

Achievement of the Advanced Apprenticeship will enable apprentices to access higher level jobs within the wider childcare sector, e.g. Room Leader, Nursery Supervisor or Nursery Manager.

There is also opportunity for apprentices to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly working towards Levels 4 and 5 Foundation Degrees in Early Years.

Employer Name:

Kids Academy

Contact Name:

Harvey

Application Method:

Please appy via the FW Solutions website.

Apprenticeship Sector:

Childcare

Short Vacancy Description:

Kids Academy is a privately-owned nursery, with two nurseries in North Leeds. They are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic apprentice Nursery Practitioner wishing to progress their career in Childcare at the Holt Park site.

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