An exciting opportunity is here to begin your journey into the childcare profession! An opportunity to work in an early years setting currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted! Become an apprentice in our fun and friendly Daycare setting working with children aged birth to 5 years gaining experience while you learn!
A minimum of 3x Level 2 (GCSE 4-9/Functional Skills Level 2s) qualifications – including both Maths and English A-D/4-9 or equivalent.
A Childcare qualification or equivalent e.g., GCSE Childcare or Health & Social care would be desirable.
The following is desirable, or the candidate has the capacity to
complete relevant training provided on this to support the role.
• Paediatric First aid training
• Knowledge of the EYFS
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding requirements
relevant to the role
• Competent in using Microsoft office or 365
• Evidence of any Continuous Professional Development or training relevant to the role would be helpful
The right candidate would most likely have;
? Interpersonal skills
? Effective communication skills
? Safety and preparedness
? Organisational skills
? Self-evaluative skills
? Competence in their ability
? The ability to work under stress
? Have patience
? Shows commitment
The right candidate would most likely be;
? Friendly
? Positive
? Patient
? Have a sense of humour
? Trustworthy
? Knowledgeable
? Energetic
There will also be the possibility of a permanent position available upon successful completion with an enhanced hourly rate.
Further in house qualifications including opportunities to develop additional qualifications.
Before you can work with children at our setting, you will require the following.
? An enhanced disclosure (DBS) specific to our setting
? Suitability to work with children letter from Ofsted,
? We will also require you to complete an Ofsted approved paediatric first aid course preferably within 4 weeks of
approval and induction.
Earn while you learn. What's not to like about earning money while learning on-the-job, and getting a relevant qualification all at the same time.
Wide choice of careers. We are one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the region and offer over 40 apprenticeship programmes in lots of career sectors.
Get paid. You will earn at least the minimum apprentice wage of £4.81 an hour (April 2022)
Great support. You will get the best of both worlds with support from your employer and college to make sure you achieve and get the best out of your apprenticeship.
Excellent prospects. Starting in the workplace means there is lots of potential for you to progress quickly, giving you a fast track route to career success.
A competitive edge. An apprenticeship will give you the edge when competing for jobs against other well-qualified candidates.
Get hired. The qualifications, skills and experience you gain will look super impressive on your CV and your apprenticeship could even turn into a full time job.
An alternative to university. Higher apprenticeships mean that you can become qualified to degree level and beyond.
Gain skills. Not only will you develop job specific skills, you will gain transferable skills, such as time management, that you can use in other industries and careers.
Real job. You will be doing a real job for a real employer and putting your skills and knowledge into practice will show employers what you are capable of.
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