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Early Years Apprentice - Little Footsteps Nursery

  • Little Footsteps Day Nursery
  • Scarborough, North Yorkshire
  • £6.40 per hour
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Exciting opportunity to complete an Apprenticeship in Early Years with Little Footsteps Nursery. Duties include contributing to a caring environment for children. Apply today!

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  • GMFJ Reference
    256275
  • Wages
    £6.40 p/h
  • Hours
    39.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    09/12/2024
  • Start Date
    27/01/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    15 Months 3 months end of point assessment

  • Location
    Scarborough
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Education & Training
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Early years educator (ST0135)
  • Employer
    Little Footsteps Day Nursery

Description


Little Footsteps Day Nursery are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Apprentice to fit within their team learning on the job skills working with children.

We are looking for someone who enjoys spending time with a variety of aged children and is willing to learn the entire job role.

Some of the duties you will undertake will include:

  • Supervising children’s play and learning activities.
  • Supporting children's hygiene routines.
  • Completing children's learning and development files to a high standard.
  • Assisting at mealtimes and with feeding.
  • Contributing to planned programmes of activities.
  • Liaising with parents and carers.
  • Following health and safety at all times.
  • Working as part of a team to set-up the rooms and clear down at the end of the day plus cleaning duties.

To become an apprentice, you must:

Be 16 or over.

Not already be in full-time education.

As an Apprentice you will be completing a Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Apprenticeship Standard with Inspiro Learning.

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

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.

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.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Inspiro Learning Limited on 0 (Ref ID: 256275)


  • •The potential candidate needs to have an interest in children's learning and development.
  • •You will be able to communicate well with parents and colleagues.
  • •You will show an understanding of what children enjoy doing to learn and develop and be able to engage with young children easily whilst maintaining a safe environment.
  • •It is necessary to record observations and assessments, therefore satisfactory literacy skills are desirable.
  • •Be highly motivated and willing to take direction from the childcare team.

GCSE GRADES 9 to 4 grade-A*- C preferred

As an Apprentice you will complete an Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Educator Standard.


Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English


Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro Learning regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment


The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role.

Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.


  • •Be motivated, punctual always, good communicator and be able to work in a team.
  • •Can use their own initiative.
  • •Have a positive approach to learning.
  • •Appreciate and respect diversity.

Once the apprenticeship has been completed and passed, this could lead to a permanent position in the nursery. Further training is also available and encouraged to support you as part of your professional development.

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Opportunities with Inspiro Learning Limited

In today’s competitive marketplace, developing the right skills can help you to get ahead and stay ahead. Apprenticeships are a great way to achieve qualifications and earn money whilst also gaining the work experience employers look for. 

Choose an apprenticeship with Inspiro and they will help you to take your first step to an outstanding career.  As one of the UK’s largest work-based training providers Inspiro has the employer partnerships to offer apprentice job vacancies in your area.

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