General Nursery Assistant
- Employer
- Welsh Government
- Location
- Si-Lwli 24 Stryd Y Parc Whitchurch CF14 7BQ
- Salary
- Apprenticeship rates
- Closing date
- 28 Sep 2021
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Public Sector / Government
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Advanced
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Duties
• Care for and support the learning and developmental needs of children within group
• Carry out activities planned for them
• Support children at mealtimes
• Help with preparing and tidying for meal and snack times
• Participate in activity focused and child led play in outdoor areas
• Help with general cleanliness routines for whole nursery
• Follow group routines
• Attend relevant training and staff meetings
• Show initiative and engage with children, setting up resources with which they may choose to play
• Reading stories
• Joining in with activities lead by senior staff
• Ensure area is clean and tidy
• Work as part of a team
• Adhere to all nursery policies and practices
Requirements
Skills
• With strong observation skills,
• a willingness to learn and an
• excellent approach to getting stuck in!
Qualifications
Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development Level 2
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: Yes Welsh Written Skills: Yes
Course details
Qualification:
Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development Level 3
About the employer
Si-Lwli 24 Stryd Y Parc
Whitchurch
CF14 7BQ
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
The successful candidate will be notified of interview as appropriate.
Company
Why an apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer. A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.
At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.
What apprenticeships are available?
We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board: Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.
If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link. Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts. You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply you:
- will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
- will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
- will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.
ALS eligibility
Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject
What are the benefits?
How much will I be paid?
You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500.
You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
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