- GMFJ Reference
256947
- Wages
£19,126 p/a
- Hours
30.00 per week
- Date Posted
16/01/2025
- Start Date
05/05/2025
- Approx. Duration
15 months
- Location
Gledhow, Leeds
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Education & Training
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Early years educator (ST0135)
- Employer
Partou Nurseries
Description
At Partou we’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development.
Our apprentices will learn the skill of being an Early Years Practitioner while studying for a professional qualification. This allows nursery apprentices to earn while they learn in an engaging, progressive and supportive environment.
As well as observing experienced practitioners in the nursery, you will also have a number of roles and responsibilities.
Roles and responsibilities of a nursery apprentice include:
- Planning and maintaining children’s records
- Developing an understanding of Safeguarding Policy
- Undertaking a shared responsibility for caring for children’s health, safety, cleanliness and general wellbeing
- Working toward a childcare qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification
What to expect as an apprentice nursery practitioner:
· You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way, working alongside qualified staff members
· You’ll build relationships with children, parents and colleagues
· Plan and deliver activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
As an apprentice nursery practitioner we offer a salary from £6.60 - £7.00 per hour (dependant on age and experience), plus many exciting benefits:
- Genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training
- A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
- 60 % childcare discounts – in any of our settings across England
- Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
- Rewards and recognition – high street discounts at your fingertips
- Buddy bonus scheme – cash rewards for referring a friend
- Have your birthday off on us!
- Health & wellbeing support 24/7 with access to external helpline of professional counsellors
……and so much more!
For more information about this vacancy please contact Realise on 0333 444 3973 (Ref ID: 256947)
Company website : https://partou.co.uk/
- Passionate about educating and supporting young children
- Able to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme
- Good at working in a team
- GCSE Maths/English grade 3 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
- Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five - desirable
- Option for skills Bootcamp course to start accelerated apprenticeship at level 3 for the right candidate.
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Partou will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered through Partou‘s dedicated training provider, Realise.
- Articulate and friendly
- Patient and punctual
Level 2 Pathway apprentices at Partou usually become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12 months of starting. After this, many move onto the Level 3 Pathway.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community