Education & Childcare

Careers that focus on working with children offer a high level of fulfilment where you are highly valued by parents and other sector professionals. If your goal is to work in Education or Childcare then our courses are perfect for you. We will help you to build the skills you need to reach your career goals while helping you to develop your social and professional abilities. Whether you work with children at the moment or if it is a goal for the future then this range of courses will have something to offer you.

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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
EMPLOYER

Care of Children aged 3 months to 5 years. Owner managed since opening in 1982, high quality staff & good retention. All staff are Qualified to Level 3 plus, they regularly increase and update their training, especially First Aid and Safeguarding. They have robust policies and procedures ensuring that The Nursery team is efficiently run for the benefit of families.

https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/daynursery.cfm/searchazref/50003005SERA

Or Facebook Serpentine Nursery School

Address; Burlington Rd, Buxton, SK17 9AR

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice- required to join a dedicated team caring and educating children aged 3 months-5 years, whilst completing your formal training to Early Years educator Level 3.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Duties include:
- An enthusiastic who can help provide the best Early Years Care and Education through play and fun activities.
- Working within a team and have the ability to communicate effectively to your team, parents/carers and the children you are caring for.
- Carry out training to understand children’s care, development & education in accordance with all the laws and standards we must meet.
- Caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years, assisting with all aspects of their daily care needs.
The work can be demanding but is very rewarding!

SKILLS REQUIRED 
- You should be proficient at communicating with children and adults alike, with a good standard of spoken English.
- It is important that you can record observations effectively and accurately
- You should be an excellent team player and willing to ‘step up’ to get the task done.
PERSONAL QUALITIES 
- A willing team player, with initiative and a friendly attitude, who wants to learn and develop and is dedicated to working with children.
- Punctuality is essential and we maintain suitable ratios at all times.
- Good observation skills to link with developing knowledge.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Apprentices must have a good standard of spoken and written English language and will have either achieved a GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2, or above in either English or Maths, ideally both, before they commence their apprenticeship.

Level 2 Qualification in related subject

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

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

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

WORKING WEEK 
- Shift work to cover opening hours, 37.5 per week to include time spent at college.
WAGE 

Apprenticeship minimum

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton

THINGS TO CONSIDER  

You will be needed to work a shift pattern between 8am & 6pm.

A DBS check is essential.

Although the work can be demanding it is also extremely rewarding. Fun and hard work, requires dedication and enthusiasm and a real delight in children’s learning. We are an Outstanding nursery and expect a high standard to be maintained at all times. After interview candidates are invited into Nursery for a trial session where they can demonstrate their communication and inter–personal skills before a formal offer is made.

Childcare Apprentice

EMPLOYER

Preschool/Day nursery based within little rascals play centre, tongue lane industrial estate, Fairfield. Qualified, caring and fun staff ensure the little ones we care for get the best possible start on their learning journey.

Address; Tongue Lane Industrial Estate, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7LF

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We need a reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic person to join our friendly team.

You will be working in all areas of the nursery and through the qualification become confident completing all paperwork particularly when observing children and noting their development.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Key person role means you will be working closely with children ensuring they are safe, happy and confident throughout the day.

You will participate in planning activities for the children and tracking their development through observations.

You will complete the qualification mainly on site with activity days at the college.

You will be seen regularly by an assessor who will support you to complete your qualification.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Friendly, confident, enthusiastic, caring, flexible and reliable.

Able to use initiative

Able to work as part of a team.

Able to complete paperwork to a suitable standard

PERSONAL QUALITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

You will need to be at least 16 years of age. GCSE Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skill Level 2 in two of the following: Maths, English or ICT.

As your programme will involve working with children, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

We expect you to become a permanent member of our team on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK

On a rota basis you will be covering our opening hours which are 7.15am-6pm Monday – Friday. Minimum 30 hours per week with support to attend college as required.

WAGE

Apprenticeship minimum

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship level 2

There may be a possibility to study towards Maths & English qualifications if you have not already achieved GCSE grade 4/C or above, this is dependent on individual circumstances.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton or Leek

THINGS TO CONSIDER

You will need to complete a satisfactory disclosure barring service (DBS) check. You will be supported to complete this.

Level 3 Early Years Educator

EMPLOYER

Charlestown Private Day Nursery trading as Chinley Day Nursery –

A family run business with 2 nurseries, Chinley is our second nursery which has been open 4 years. We have a dedicated management team who have worked with the company for over 15 years.

We are a small setting in Chinley with 4 playrooms taking children from 3 months to 4 years.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Apprenticeship opportunity to work as part of a small, established and friendly team providing learning on the job experience.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

We are looking to take on a hardworking, enthusiastic, caring and friendly apprentice within our small setting.

We are a purpose-built family run nursery who have built up a good reputation within our community and hold an outstanding Ofsted rating.

We would like to now take on and support an apprentice with the opportunity for full time employment following completion of apprenticeship.

We would welcome interested parties to please give us a call to discuss the opportunity further.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

You should have a passion to support young children’s learning and development in a fun, caring and empathetic manner.

You should enjoy working as part of a team and hold good communication skills.

You should have a good work ethic, be eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions to support your learning and development.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Reliable, friendly, approachable, happy, good communication skills, ability to listen to peers and take direction, good organisational skills, eager to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

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

WORKING WEEK 

30-40 hours a week 8.30am-4.30pm

WAGE

Salary: Meets apprentice minimum wage.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Level 3 Early Years Educator

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton

Early Years Nursery Apprentice
EMPLOYER

Sunshine Nursery School Ltd

Owned by Kate Sebire for 14years is an outstanding nursery providing care for babies 0-2years and children aged 2-5 year. Here at Sunshine we have a great close working team with plenty of opportunities for access training and develop your skills.

We pride ourselves on the wonderful work we do and the amazing ,trusting relationships we build with our children and their families.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Full time apprentice to start in our wonderful baby room.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Apprentice job role would include taking on daily rota duties such as
- Nappy changing
- Preparing snack
- Lunchtime preparations
- Sleep time routines
- Planning activities
- Leading planned activities
We would also expect the candidate to take on a key person, building relationships with both babies and their families.

As an outstanding nursery we pride ourselves on the care and support we provide for our families.

We would expect any candidate to show excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a close team.

We use the online journal Tapestry to record observations tracking etc, and interact with a families as often as possible, full training will be given on how to use Tapestry.

Showing enthusiasm, commitment and reliability are crucial in the role to ensure we provide the best care and build strong trusting relationships with famous attending Sunshine. Demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop own skills is also a key factor to be successful in the position.

SKILLS REQUIRED 

A successful candidate would work well in a small team of 4, with the ability to expand the skills into a larger team when required. We require a person with good communication skills, that can directly follow instructions , showing willingness to ask for help when required

The person must be able to demonstrate a genuine passion for the position in childcare and also demonstrate enthusiasm towards the jobs individual roles I.e. providing snacks and Nappy changing routines.

At Sunshine we will be helping any candidate to develop their own skills and gain the knowledge, understanding and confidence to continue their learning and develop a career path in the industry.

PERSONAL QUALITIES 

Personal qualities would include an approachable appearance, dressed appropriately for the role, Friendly and fun to be around. Showing love and care towards the babies, children and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

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

WORKING WEEK 

Hours to discussed . Daily open times are 7.30am-5.30pm .

WAGE

Salary: Meets apprentice minimum wage.

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Level 2/3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton

I never dreamed I would be studying at degree level but it’s really enjoyable to learn all about the theory of play and how children learn. I have my own mentor here in the nursery so I’ve always got someone to turn to and I have the support of lecturers in college too. - Dustie Emerick

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View Our Latest Apprenticeship Jobs

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Serpentine Nursery School, Buxton

Childcare Apprentice - Minnie Me, Fairfield Buxton

Level 3 Early Years Educator - Charlestown private day nursery (Chinley Day Nursery), High Peak

Early Years Apprenticeship - Sunshine Nursery School Ltd

Parent Contact Appointments – Week commencing Monday 25th January for 3 weeks

Virtual Info Event – Discrete Learning / Explore & Discover

Related Subject areas

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