Apprenticeship Vacancies

Childcare & Education

Current Apprenticeship Vacancies:

Employer:

Little Wizards is a new pre-school established in 2017. We are located on Buxton Road, Newtown, Disley a good central location for parents needing to commute to Manchester, Stockport, or Buxton. Newtown station is just across the road and buses stop just outside. We have made strong links with the local primary school and also other early years settings in the area. We are Ofsted registered to take 54 children a day aged 6months to 5 years. We offer 15 hours funded places for 2, 3- and 4-year olds and 30 hours funding for eligible children/ families. We are term-time only and offer flexible sessional care. We also offer holiday club to cover some of the school holidays.

Address: Unit E, BS Mills, Buxton Road, Newtown, Disley Cheshire SK12 2PY.

Vacancy Description:

Do you think you could engage children through curiosity and Wonder? If so we would love you on our team.

Responsibilities will include:

To learn how to care for and engage young children in interesting and imaginative activities, to encourage them to develop their natural curiosity in the world, their language skills and physical development.
You would be working alongside a fully qualified and talented team who would support you at all times with your personal development and course work.
You would have to follow all policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding and welfare of the children.
You would be expected to help the team with the care and routines of the children.
We would expect you to assist the staff with the care and cleaning of the nursery and equipment.

Skills Required:

You need a genuine interest in child development.
You must show kindness and empathy towards everyone.
A good time keeper.
Shows initiative.

Personal Qualities:

A team player with a keen sense of humour.
The ability to see the funny side of life.

Salary:

National Minimum wage for apprentices dependant on age.
Benefits: A paid lunch hour and cooked lunch provided during term time only.

Working Week:

8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Term time only.
We would cover your 20% study time within these hours.

Is there potential for future employment?

There is potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Early Years Educator Level 3.

Things to Consider:

You will have an 8.30am start.
We are on the A6 with good transport links, the station is a two minute walk from us and the bus stops outside our door.

Employer:

Kingfishers is a small village pre-school, which offers high class care and education to all children. We are based on site of the local primary school, Dilhorne Endowed Primary School, and are a setting run by a voluntary run committee who offer a wide variety of skills through their individual professions. Staff at the setting are fully qualified and experienced in working with children who strive for the best for each individual child.

Address: Godley Lane, Dilhorne, Staffordshire, ST10 2PF.

Vacancy Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to come and join our small and passionate team offering first class education and care to our children at a small village pre-school. We offer early years education to children aged 18 months to 4 years and wraparound care or children aged 4 to 11 years.

As an early years apprentice you will provide care and education to our pre-school children through stimulating and engaging activities whilst being supported by our experienced and passionate staff members. Part of the role as an early years practitioner is to work as part of a team and contribute to excellent care and cleaning regimes.

For our wraparound care you will provide fun and engaging activities for our school children, including craft activities, playing indoor and outdoor games for example.

In an early years environment we look for apprentices to show initiative in their work as we are a provider who follows children’s interests to ensure maximum engagement and learning opportunities.

Whilst being an apprentice at our setting you will receive full encouragement and support in all areas of working in early years from your own mentor on site as well as dedicated staff members.

Please note that applicants should already have completed the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship to be considered for this role.

Skills Required:

Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
Passionate about working with children.
Confident to show initiative through their work.

Personal Qualities:

Friendly.
Trustworthy.
Reliable.
Enthusiastic.

Salary:

To be discussed upon appointment.

Working Week:

30 hours per week, with off the job College hours.
Opening time 7:45am. Closing time 5:30pm (shifts can be various between these times).
Shifts will be across possibly 4 days.

Is there potential for future employment?

There is potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification.

Training to be Provided:

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Things to Consider:

Public transport is limited to the area.

Employer:

Chesterton Community Sports College is a successful, caring, innovative 11-16 school. GCSE results show that pupils make positive progress across a range of subjects. Our school is over-subscribed due to the outstanding personalised education that we offer. The school is proud of its motto, ‘To Be The Best You Can Be’ which underpins the ethos of our school.

Address: Castle Street, Chesterton, ST5 7LP.

Vacancy Description:

Supporting pupils in class with EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) needs.

To work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo to support teaching and learning in the classroom.
To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom.
To support pupils with Educational Health Care Plans, specifically for Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
To deliver one-to-one and small group interventions with pupils outside of the classroom.
To use behaviour management strategies effectively and in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Skills Required:

ICT, English and Maths skills.

Personal Qualities:

Hardworking, good ability to communicate, willing to learn, punctual, conscientious, desire to succeed, ability to overcome challenges .
Evidence of successfully working with young people, preferably with ADHD and/or SEMH needs.
Awareness of safeguarding young people.
Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and excellent behaviour management systems.
GCSE C grades or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
High degree of resilience.
Good communication skills.
Team player.

Salary:

To be determined.

Working Week:

32.5 hours a week.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.20am – 3.10pm.
Wednesday 8.20am – 4pm.
Friday 8.20am – 3.05pm.

Is there potential for future employment?

There is a possibility of future employment.

Qualifications Required:

Maths and English GCSE 4/C or Equivalent.
GCSE in Science.

Training to be Provided:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

Things to Consider:

There may be more than one position available.

Employer:

Tissington Kindergarten is a rural setting with approximately 70 registered children. We run four separate classrooms and have four separate play areas. It is a term time only setting with a large range of extra curricular activities, including Ballet, Science, Forest schools and cooking. We utilise our surroundings to engage the children, especially with the use of our own woodland for forest schools and scavenger hunts. All of our staff use tapestry as an online learning journal and parental communication.

Address: Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire,DE6 1RA.

Vacancy Description:

Opportunity for an full time Early Years level 3 apprentice at our rural Kindergarten, daily bus service is available.

Apprentice would be required to:

Help develop the personal, social & emotional skills of children.
Provide a safe secure environment.
Applicant must be patient, fun loving and enjoy being around children of all ages.

Skills Required:

The candidate should have:

Adequate ICT skills.
Be able to work as a team and self-evaluate.
A professional and confidential attitude is essential.

Personal Qualities:

Be able to relate well to others.
A team player with excellent communication skills.
A professional and confidential attitude is essential.
The ability to self-evaluate and accept constructive feedback.

Salary:

Hourly rate in line with qualification.

Working Week:

30 hours per week, to include College and/or training hours.

Is there potential for future employment?

There is the potential of future employment but this is dependent on the current climate.

Qualifications Required:

Maths and English GCSE 4/C or Equivalent.
A related level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
Adequate ICT skills and knowledge of the EYFS.

Training to be Provided:

Level 3 Early Years Educator.

Things to Consider:

There is a regular bus service, however, please consider how you will get to work each day.

You will need to complete a DBS check, you will be supported to do this.

Employer:

I am a small, friendly, caring childcare setting in Hope, Derbyshire. I provide childcare on domestic premises operating all year round. The provision serves the local area and is accessible to all children. The setting is Ofsted registered and aims to support children’s development through play, under the guidance of the EYFS. Outside and child focused learning is encouraged. Children aged from 0 to 9+ are cared for by providing wraparound and holiday care.

Vacancy Description:

A hardworking and enthusiastic Apprentice Childminding Assistant is required in small, friendly childminder’s setting to helping babies and young children learn through play while supervising them to keep them safe. Caring for children aged 4 months and upwards. I am looking for someone who is adventurous, fun, caring and shows initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for any individual wishing to begin their career in childcare.

Role and Requirements:

To help plan, provide and take part in play- based activities that stimulate and support children’s learning and development
To listen to, encourage and support children in their play, learning and development
To assist and support children with personal care This may include changing nappies, assisting with toileting needs, changing clothes and shoes and helping children at meal times.
To accompany the children and registered childminder on regular trips, for example to playgroups or on other planned outings.
To keep children safe at all times and follow safeguarding children policy and procedures if you are concerned about a child.
To abide by all policies and procedures in place within the setting at all times and be aware of Ofsted requirements.
To help to ensure the setting is a safe environment by following health and safety procedures and checking equipment is safe to use and age appropriate
To be aware of emergency procedures and what procedures are to be followed in the event of an accident.
To be aware of infection control and ensure good hygiene is maintained
To ensure all administration and paperwork records are maintained as directed by the registered childminder. These might include accident I incident reports, attendance records, equipment cleaning and maintenance records and personal work time sheets.
To build and maintain positive relationships with the children, families who use the service, the registered childminder and other people the service is in regular contact with, for example at playgroups, schools and playgroups
To listen to, follow instructions and communicate well with the registered provider. Any concerns or issues should be raised immediately or the Whistle-Blowing/Raising Concerns Procedure followed.
To abide by the confidentiality policy for all information regarding the children and families who use the service, the registered childminder and their family is strictly confidential and cannot be discussed with a third party without the registered childminder’s specific permission, or in an emergency situation.
To undergo any induction and training procedures as requested by the registered childminder and in keeping with Ofsted
To refresh and update training as required and take responsibility for own professional development
To undertake any other task as reasonable to support the children and childminder.
To attend training; complete all assignments set; and to liaise with mentor and assessor and prepare yourself for your assessment visits.

Salary:

£129 per week, 4 weeks paid holiday per year.

Working Week:

30 hours per week including 20% of the job hours, dedicated to off the job training.
The setting is open from Tuesday to Friday, 7.30am -6pm.
Hours can be arranged to suit the applicant as long as the minimum requirement is met.

Is there potential for future employment?

For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

Skills Required:

You must be able to work as part of a small team and also use your own initiative and common sense.
You must demonstrate a genuine passion for the position in childcare and also demonstrate enthusiasm towards the job’s individual roles e.g. providing snacks and nappy changing routines.
The right candidate must be prepared to undertake professional development as required
You need to show the ability to develop excellent communication and relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
You must be punctual and show good organisational skills
You must have the ability to form warm relationships and be presentable in your appearance.
You must demonstrate a high level of honesty and integrity.

Personal Qualities:

• Well presented.
• Reliable.
• Enthusiastic.
• Confident.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Calm and caring nature.
• Ambitious.
• Motivated.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Early Years Practitioner – Level 2

Things to Consider:

You will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure Barring Service. This will be paid for by the employer.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Transport options are limited in the area, therefore the option of long days will be considered if this works better for the successful candidate.
We spend a lot of time outside in all weathers. This busy role will include a varied range of responsibilities from supporting education to singing and dancing to nursery rhymes!
I am a home from home setting, working in my own home. Our family includes 2 children and 2 dogs. They are all an integral part of the setting.

EMPLOYER

Twincle Pre-school is set in the rural grounds of Wincle School. Together, we aim to deliver an enriching and outstanding rural education, nurturing the whole individual: body, mind and soul, inspiring rounded happy, courageous children who shine in all that they say and do, exhibiting a passion for learning, a confident faith, a loving concern for community and an inclusive respect for all.

https://www.wincleprimaryschool.org/

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

At Twincle, we are seeking an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our dedicated team and start their long-term future career in Early Years.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

The duties will include:

Building positive relationships with the children, families and colleagues
Ensuring that each child’s wellbeing is met and that they thrive in a safe environment.
Safeguarding all children in our care.
Observing, monitoring and engaging in children’s play activities linked to the EYFS.
Learning how to provide high quality childcare to our children.
Assisting in serving food to children, ensuring special dietary requirements are met.
To be a positive role model for all children and to represent our Pre-school in a positive manner.
To contribute to and implement all Pre-school policies and procedures.
To assist with the planning of the curriculum.
To help with set up the room for the daily programme and help tidy away at the end of the session.
To work alongside a key worker to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
To advise the Pre-School Supervisor of any concerns e.g. over children, parents/carers or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentially as necessary.
To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation.
To attend staff meetings.
To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required.
To keep completely confidential and information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired in the job.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Trustees and/or the Pre-School Supervisor in accordance with the day to day running of the nursery.
In the main instance, you will be answerable to the supervisor.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

You should have good use of initiative, be confident, highly motivated and able to work within a busy environment.
Need to be a team player.
Patience and being calm is a must.
Must be able to follow instructions and be willing to learn.
A good sense of humour and a fun-loving, caring personality is ideal.
Be of good physical health to meet the demands of the role.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Friendly, positive, a team player, the ability to listen to your peers, organised and reliable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

You should have a good standard of Maths & English, ideally GCSE 4/C or above.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is excellent potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

We are open 8.45am – 3.15pm. Plus we have additional hours for children attending our breakfast club and after pre-school club. Your working hours may vary each day to cover our opening hours. Some flexibility can be considered to suit the candidate.

WAGE

Will meet national apprenticeship minimum wage requirements

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Early Years Practitioner level 2 apprenticeship

Possibility of studying towards Maths or English qualifications if you have not already achieved GCSE 4/C or above.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Leek

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Please consider how you will get to work each day. You must be reliable and willing to work. The job can be very physically demanding so you need to be fit & healthy

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Childcare & Education

Current Apprenticeship Vacancies:

Early Years Apprentice - Little Wizards Pre-school

Early Years Apprentice - Kingfishers of Dilhorne

Learning Support Assistant - Chesterton Community Sports College

Early Years Apprentice - Tissington Kindergarten

Childminder Apprentice - Kathy Chapman

Early Years Practitioner - Twinkle Pre-School, Winkle Nr Macclesfield

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Childcare & Education

Current Apprenticeship Vacancies:

Early Years Apprentice - Little Wizards Pre-school

Early Years Apprentice - Kingfishers of Dilhorne

Learning Support Assistant - Chesterton Community Sports College

Early Years Apprentice - Tissington Kindergarten

Childminder Apprentice - Kathy Chapman

Early Years Practitioner - Twinkle Pre-School, Winkle Nr Macclesfield

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099 or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk