Childcare Modern Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare institution in Renfrew is looking for a full-time Modern Apprentice to assist senior practitioners. In this role, you will help create a fun learning environment, implement learning experiences, and ensure children's safety. This apprenticeship takes 12 months to complete and will lead to becoming a qualified Childcare Practitioner. Relevant experience and qualifications will enhance your application.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a desire to work within the Childcare sector.
• Experience with children and relatable settings.
• One National 5 qualification including English is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Set up the play environment for learning activities.
• Implement planned learning experiences.
• Keep children safe and well.
• Assist with meal times and outdoor play.

Skills

Desire to work in the Childcare sector

Experience with children

Ability to set up a playful environment

Education

National 5 qualification including English

Foundation Apprenticeship in Childcare

Job description

Job Overview

Job purpose: Are you interested in a career in Childcare? We have an amazing opportunity to take on a Modern Apprentice for an excellent childcare setting in Renfrew! Working with children really is a career like no other. You have the chance to shape a young person's life, inspire their creative thought process and teach them skills they will use forever. Completing a Modern Apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Practitioner. The successful applicants will be assisting senior practitioners and training under general direction of the manager. This is a full‑time position.

Typical Day

• Setting up the play environment for a fun‑filled day of learning


• Implement planned learning experiences in line with the Curriculum for Excellence


• Keep children safe and well at all times


• Assist with snack, lunch and dinner


• Play outdoors in all weather

The Modern Apprenticeship takes candidates around 12 months to complete and you will be working towards an SVQ 3 Social Services Children and Young People qualification; this is a work‑based qualification and once completed, you will become a fully qualified Childcare Practitioner. You will be employed by the nursery and l&g Learning will support you through your training.

You’ll have a head start in this vacancy if you’ve completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in a related field. We’ll need you to provide evidence of your qualification and show you gained the relevant skills from your placement.

You should demonstrate a desire to work within the Childcare sector and have some form of relatable experience. Ideally you will have one National 5 qualification including English. However, we understand that not everyone will have achieved this level of qualification and will take this into consideration. Anyone who has completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in Childcare will get direct access to the interview stage.

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