Apprentice Early Years Educator
Maple Tree Childcare
Manchester, M23 9RL
Closes today at 11:59pm
Posted on 6 September 2024
Contents
Summary
We have a great opportunity at Maple Tree Childcare for an enthusiastic, caring and driven individual to learn and grow in the childcare sector. We are based in Brooklands, Sale and between us have over 25 years experience. We offer a happy, safe and nurturing environment with a focus on children learning and developing through play.
- Annual wage
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£9,984 a year
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Salary will be between £8236.80 and £12480.00 dependent on age and experience.
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 7:30am to 5:30pm. Closed bank holidays and Christmas period.
30 hours including training hours.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The role will include:
- Ensuring each child's individual needs are met e.g. basic care, such as help with dressing, eating meals, changing nappies and making up bottles for babies
- Encouraging children to play
- Supervising children on trips out, for example to go shopping or to the park
- Discussing each child's needs with his or her parents regularly. Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
- Planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
- Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
- Working towards the apprenticeship standard provided with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Where you’ll work
Maple Tree Childcare
1 Maple Road, Brooklands
Manchester
M23 9RL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Apprentice will be working towards the L3 Early Years Educator Standard which includes;
- Early Years Educator qualification
- Paediatric First aid
- Apprentice will be supported via an agreed training plan. Training will be discussed at enrolment and will include input from the employer, training provider and apprentice
- The apprentice will receive monthly workplace or virtual visits with a dedicated assessor
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Motivated
- Time management skills
- Enthusiastic
- Kindness
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Confident
- Friendly
Other requirements
We are looking for someone who has an understanding of children and their individual learning abilities/needs, who is willing to go the extra mile for children in their care. Working in an early years setting is a physically demanding role which includes bending as well as lifting. Childcare Apprentices are expected to complete mandatory training including Paediatric First Aid, safeguarding training & child development training. Role is subject to a DBS check & suitability letter from Ofsted.
About this company
Maple Tree Childcare is a unique childminding business offering high quality and nurturing care all year round. Offering a happy and safe environment we are very proactive with our children and facilitate local outings and day trips.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of a full-time post upon successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate. By completing the Early Years level 3 apprenticeship, this confirms that you have gained the relevant skills and behaviours alongside competence under supervision in these areas and serves as a progression pathway to the required successful career in childcare.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP
apprenticeships@tcg.ac.uk
01618867461
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275409.
Apply now
Closes today at 11:59pm
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