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About the vacancy

Immediate start for a Level 2 Apprentice to join our small but busy friendly setting. You will be supported throughout your course and be surrounded by an experienced team who will help and guide you to gain your qualification. You will be involved in planning and delivering high quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards.

  • Carry out activities with the children
  • Plan activities to meet the needs of the children
  • Observe the children in their play
  • Ensuring all the children within the setting reach their full potential
  • Ensure the children are happy and thriving in a caring environment
  • Safeguard children
  • Cleaning duties
  • Supervising snacks and lunch

You will receive the following training:

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Standard

This is a work-based qualification with mandatory monthly timetabled classes. College attendance may be required for Functional Skills.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • Desired : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
  • Desired : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

  • Development within the nursery setting with the possibility of a full-time position.

The starting salary is £9,984 a year for 30 hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 6.00pm. 30-40 hours per week, to be discussed at interview..

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 4 Months, starting on Monday, March 17 2025. Applications close on Friday, March 07 2025.

About the employer

Beeches Day Nursery offer a calm, nurturing homely atmosphere with large stimulating rooms and lots of exciting areas to explore. Our nursery management team have considerable management experience specialising in the care of babies and pre-school early literacy development. Our nursery received an overall rating Ofsted of Good.

We are based at St Anns Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9LD

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