Childminders Assistant - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Witsend Childcare
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1LZ
Closes in 11 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2024
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Summary
This apprenticeship is based at a Childminders in Southend, Essex, and involves caring for children who are aged anywhere between 18 months and 16 years old. The apprentice will be expected to create a friendly environment and to help the children develop individually. The apprentice will be supported by the team on a daily basis.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Days and shift times TBC.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
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Caring for the children on a daily basis
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Take them out after some time (this may be weather dependent)
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School runs
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Personal care
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Lunch time assistance
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Supporting the children to develop independently
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Working with your mentor during training
Where you’ll work
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 1LZ
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
VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR LIMITED
Your training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Early Years Educator level 3
- Paediatric First Aid
- Functional Skills (if required)
- Work-based training
Requirements
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
- Passion for childcare
Other requirements
If your application is successful, the employer will contact you via telephone to arrange the next steps. Questions for the employer at interview stage: - Why do you want to work with children? - What are you long term career goals? The apprentice's DBS need to be valid. The apprentice will complete safeguarding and first aid training once passed probation.
About this company
This organisation is a childminders which is home-based in Southend, Essex. The children can be aged anywhere between 18 months and 16 years old. This childminders cares for an average of 9 children on daily basis.
After this apprenticeship
If the candidate is successful in achieving their apprenticeship, they will be offered a long-term and permanent position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES CARE SECTOR LIMITED
Elizabeth Richards
elizabethrichards@vts.ac.uk
01702353557
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280981.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)
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