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Summary

We are recruiting for a new Pre-School Apprentice to join our happy and thriving Pre-School based in Olveston, South Gloucestershire. We are a supportive team and are excited to support a new Apprentice in becoming a Level 3 Qualified Pre-School Assistant.

Annual wage

£13,741 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 Term Time only 39 weeks per year (with one day at college, as necessary).
35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 06 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include;

  • Planing and supervising child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
  • Supporting children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
  • Meet the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
  • Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

Our core fundementals:

  • We have a great track history in guiding Apprentices through their course and are excited to recruit someone new to join our team
  • Olveston Pre-School believes that every child is unique
  • Our aim is to provide children with the highest standard of pre-school education - to learn, to have fun and to grow
  • We are excited to expand our team with a new Apprentice. We are a super friendly team who work with brilliant children and we'd love to hear from you if you would like to join our us

Huge staff benefits include:

  • A comprehensive training programme; CPD opportunities; an annual bonus scheme; subsidised staff social events twice a year and a generous salary tiered progression
Where you’ll work

OLVESTON PRE SCHOOL
OLVESTON PARISH HALL
UPPER TOCKINGTON ROAD
BS32 4LQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)
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Your training plan

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard:

Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

Please refer to the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications

  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking their end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirements are Entry Level 3, and the British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for apprentices for whom this is their primary language.
  • Apprentices must successfully complete a paediatric first aid qualification in line with the requirements of the EYFS Framework (Annex A): Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  • You will be required to complete Functional Skills mathematics and English (where applicable), Employment Rights and Responsibilities and British Values
  • Location: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College - Filton Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 4-9*)
Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
Other requirements

We are based in Olveston and so an Apprentice would need to drive here or get dropped off and picked up.

About this company

Olveston Pre-School CIC is a company based in a purpose built Pre-School in the rolling countryside of South Gloucestershire. We employ 12 staff and are open term time only, providing early years education to 2 – 5 year olds. We have strong links with local schools and support children as they make the transition to school.

After this apprenticeship

  • Successful completion of apprenticeship - full time permanent position will be discussed 

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