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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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Early Years Educator Apprentice
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.

https://www.facebook.com/tissingtonkindergarten/

Address; The Old School House, Ashbourne, DE6 1RA

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Opportunity for an full time Early Years level 3 apprentice at rural Kindergarten.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

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 as well as the ability to self-evaluate and accept constructive feedback.
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 and Maths and ideally both before they commence the apprenticeship. Many of the jobs advertised require this level of competence in Maths and English.

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

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is the potential of future employment.

WORKING WEEK 

30 hours per week on a rota basis. Time to include college attendance and training.

WAGE 

At least apprenticeship minimum

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton

THINGS TO CONSIDER  

We are a rural location but there is a regular bus service.

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.

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

Early Years Educator Apprentice - Tissington Kindergarten, Tissington Nr Ashbourne

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Serpentine Nursery School, Buxton

Childcare Apprentice - Minnie Me, Fairfield Buxton

Open Day – November 2020

Open Day – March 2021

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