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Inspiro Learning; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher than apprentice wage

Sickness entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular socials

Weekly fitness classes

Season ticket loans

Free enhanced DBS checks

Career path and training

Fresh fruit, tea & coffee

Job summary

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner at the Peacehaven nursery. The role involves creating stimulating environments for children and working towards Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications.

You will be paid a wage higher than typical apprentice rates and have access to a range of staff benefits. As an apprentice, you’ll have regular sessions with a dedicated trainer, study at least 20% of working hours, and gain hands-on experience in a real job with

Qualifications

• A genuine love for children and caring approach.
• Be 16 or over and eligible to work in the UK.
• Willing to learn and complete early years qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating environment to support child development.
• Provide a warm, caring atmosphere for babies and young children.
• Support children with special needs and liaise with senior staff.
• Assist in upholding the Early Years Foundation Stage ethos and safeguarding procedures.
• Attend regular training sessions and complete Level 2 qualifications.

Skills

Love for children

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years apprenticeship

Job description

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner Hopscotch Children's Nurseries

Programme duration 12-15 Months including end point assessment

Established by local teacher Barbara Watson in 1988, Hopscotch has over 30 years of childcare experience. We are an independent family run business with six locations across East Sussex and our aim is to provide first-class childcare at affordable prices. Hopscotch values a learning environment which is calm, structured and family-orientated and with the aim of delivering excellence in childcare.

We are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner at our Peacehaven nursery.

Looking to start your career in Early Years? We are looking for people who want to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with the prospect to gain further responsibility and promotion once qualified.

Why work with us? Because we know our staff are our most valuable asset.

Benefits include

Highly Competitive Salary - Higher than the apprentice wage

Generous Sickness Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support

Regular Socials for all Nursery Teams

Weekly Fitness Classes

Interest-free Season Ticket Loans

Free Enhanced DBS Checks

Well-Established Career Path and Training Opportunities

Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff

Requirements:

Hopscotch staff need to demonstrate above all else a genuine love for children.

Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

Main Duties

To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills.

To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.

To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development.

To ensure positive management of children’s behaviour.

To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.

To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.

To attend regular out of hours training sessions as directed by course tutors in order to complete Level 2 Childcare Qualification.

To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organised, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious.

To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and at all times promote the good name and ethos of Hopscotch.

To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into account that unforeseen situations can occur when looking after children, and that the child's care and welfare is paramount at all times.

o become an apprentice, you must:

be 16 or over

not already be in full-time education

As an apprentice you’ll:

complete a L2 or L3 Early Years apprenticeship standard

have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace

learn and train for a specific job

get paid and receive holiday leave

get hands-on experience in a real job

study for at least 20% of your working hours

complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship

be on a career path with lots of future potential

be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Levels of an apprenticeship

Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.

Employer website

https://www.hopscotch.uk.com/

Future Prospects

15 month contract with the possibility of a full time permanent post on successful completion of the apprenticeship.