Childcare Apprenticeship (E)

Putting your child first every time. We provide a warm, safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where all children are encouraged by key persons to achieve their individual potential. Where children can explore and experiment without fear of failure to reach their full potential – by active exploration and discovery through play. We provide a specially tailored curriculum to suit each child’s needs, to help them to reach their full potential. In all aspects of their development, appropriate challenges are set so that each child is motivated, enjoys learning and has fun. This will help them towards independence and decision making, at their own pace. We promote understanding, kindness and tolerance of others, which will help to develop an understanding of society by encouraging respect, understanding and co-operation. We nurture self-confidence, self-esteem and encourage independence. We provide a warm welcome where all members of staff at the Centre can make full use of available resources. This creates a partnership where staff, parents, management committee and other members of the community see themselves as part of a team working for the benefit of the children and the centre. We encourage parents and carers to become actively involved in their child’s education, both at the centre and at home. Children’s learning is supported by a highly motivated team including the support of Emma Gallagher, Senior Key Person, (BA Honours in Education and Childcare) working alongside Waltham Forest Early Years Advisory Teachers. We work within the EYFS framework which includes equality of opportunity for all our children and their families whilst recognising that everyone is unique. We are fully committed to safe guarding all children within our care.

Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30 + hours, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 30 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Supporting the development of the childcare provision., Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun., Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements., Being a team player., Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery., Supporting children’s learning and development., Supporting children’s self-help needs., Being creative and enthusiastic., Following safeguarding rules and regulations.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Functional Skills in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

Vacancy Description:

• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun.
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Supporting the development of the childcare provision., Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun., Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements., Being a team player., Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery., Supporting children’s learning and development., Supporting children’s self-help needs., Being creative and enthusiastic., Following safeguarding rules and regulations.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room Leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting