Apprentice Early Year Practitioner (UCSP)

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Plymouth offers a full-time position at their nursery, focusing on creating a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 0-5. The role involves assisting with the curriculum and requires a caring, hands-on attitude with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach and experience with children.
• Must secure enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the educational curriculum.
• Support children's individual needs in a nursery setting.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Professional attitude

Job description

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Job details

Job reference B0726 | Date posted 02/06/2025 | Application closing date 27/07/2025 | Location Plymouth | Salary £12.21 per hour (£23,557 per annum) – UCSP Band A1 | Contract Type Fixed-term, Full-time | Contractual hours 37 | Job category/type Professional/Support Services | Attachments: CS0207 Job Description.pdf

Description

About us

Our on-campus nursery offers childcare for children aged 0-5 years and is open to staff, students, and the wider University community.

Located in Endsleigh Place, at the northern edge of our city-centre campus, children are welcomed into our Caterpillars, Bumblebees, Dragonflies, and Ladybird rooms, depending on age. This allows our qualified practitioners to tailor activities to meet each child's individual needs.

About the role

Working closely with the Plymouth Institute of Education, we have designed our curriculum to develop creative, kind, independent, curious, and confident children who are ready to continue their love of learning at school.

Through successful completion of your training with City College Plymouth, and with support from the setting and Plymouth Institute of Education, you will assist in delivering our curriculum aimed at fostering kind, creative, independent, curious, and confident children ready for their next educational stage.

A full-time position will be offered to the right candidate after completing the apprenticeship, with options for further training if desired.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for up to 18 months initially, due to the training contract.

We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.

Safeguarding

Freshlings Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions are subject to individuals securing enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

What we're looking for

You will need to be a hands-on, caring, kind, and empathetic person. A professional attitude with a sense of fun and excitement is essential.

Please review the job description and person specification for more details about the role.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lorraine Hargreaves via email at [e-mail] or by telephone at 01752 588550.

Our Offer

You will be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd and subject to UCSP terms and conditions of employment. UCSPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Our vision is to enrich the experience of students, staff, and the wider community, aiming to create a financially sustainable and professional service, including Early Years Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality, and Events.

This position is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2018 Regulations.

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