Apprentice Nursery Support Operative - Nurseries - 105993AP - Apprentice Gr at University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 25

Salary

23764.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Instructions, Childcare, Child Development, Children

Industry

Education Management

Description

Nurseries, Campus Services
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary £19,011 per annum rising to £23,764 after 12 months service.
Apprentice Grade 2
Full Time - working alternate early shifts 7:30am-3:30pm and late shifts 9:45am-5:45pm
Fixed Term for 15 Months
Apprenticeship Standard: Early Years Practitioner – Level 2
Training Provider: Connect 2 Care
Closing date: 20 July 2025 - please upload a CV with your application.
Eligibility: The training delivered in apprenticeships is funded through the apprenticeship levy which is subject to Department for Education funding rules for apprenticeships. When reviewing applications the University and the training provider will be checking candidates meet this eligibility criteria . Further information is available on our webpage .
You have normally been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. For exemptions please refer to the government funding rules for apprenticeships.

APPRENTICESHIP SUMMARY

You will work as part of a team of Nursery staff at one of the University of Birmingham’s nurseries and you will learn to provide care to children aged 0-5 in line with policies and procedures. In order to flexibly use resource you may be given the opportunity to work in other nursery settings.

THIS APPRENTICESHIP WOULD SUIT:

  • Someone looking for a career in Early Years.
  • Someone with an interest in childcare and development.
  • We are looking for someone who is keen to learn and enjoys providing excellent customer service.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

  • GCSEs to a minimum of grade C/4 in English and Mathematics grade C/4 minimum (or equivalent level 2 qualification).
  • Demonstrable interest in, child development.
  • Ability to follow instructions but also work on own initiative as necessary
  • Ability to learn to communication effectively with parents, careers and other professionals
  • Ability to follow high health and safety standards
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to establish positive relationships with children
  • Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years’ childcare
  • A commitment to giving children the opportunity to reach their full potential
  • Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the nursery
  • Candidates will need to provide a current DBS check
Responsibilities

DURING THIS APPRENTICESHIP YOU WILL LEARN THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

  • Follow the policies and procedures and comply with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage, including ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
  • Work closely with a Nursery Practitioner to plan and prepare activities for the care and supervision of children, to meet children’s individual’s needs; this will require you to liaise with parents.
  • Offer all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background.
  • Keep development records and observations as required.
  • As directed, you will ensure positive management of children’s behaviour.
  • Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment.
  • Providing a good role model for students and help new staff.
  • Keeping accident, incident and risk assessment records.
  • Supervision of meals and mealtimes and where appropriate preparation of baby’s bottles.
  • Laundry duties.
  • Attendance of staff meetings as well as parents’ evenings, publicity, open weekends and children’s outings.
  • You will be expected to treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity.
    You will be expected to engage fully with the University of Birmingham apprenticeship scheme, attending mandatory group days and contributing to the successful promotion of the scheme by representing your department in a positive manner.
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