Childcare Apprenticeship - Birmingham

OUR LITTLE ANGELZ LTD

Birmingham, B25 8HN

Closes on Monday 25 November

Posted on 15 October 2024

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Summary

Our Little Angelz - Speedwell Road are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Annual wage
£12,012 a year

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Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday (between 07:30-18:00)

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

You will be expected to work with children aged 0-8 years, taking part in activities, the daily routines and working alongside other staff to support the children's needs and development.

The ideal candidate will be a flexible individual who is eager to learn and willing to be part of a team. We are looking for someone is enthusiastic with a caring and patient nature and who is willing to learn and share ideas to support children's development in all areas.

Your responsibilities will include;

  • Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by implementing educational programmes and activities tailored to an assigned year group.
  • Provides safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; following standards and procedures; complying with legal recommendations.
  • Encourages development of student self-control by utilising classroom management and modelling techniques.
  • Keeps parents informed by sharing records of progress.
  • Encourages students' participation by providing interactive activities.
  • Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards.
  • Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • Ensure safeguarding policy is always adhered to.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Benefits Include;

  • FREE DBS CHECK
  • FREE TRAINING - Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, First Aid and many more training courses provided.
  • £100 WELCOME BONUS (subject to successful 3-month probation)
  • EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CASH BACK SCHEME - With remote GP service.

Where you’ll work

Our Little Angelz, 135 Speedwell Road, Yardley

Birmingham

B25 8HN

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

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Your training course

Early years educator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
  • Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
  • Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
  • Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
  • Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
  • Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
  • Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
  • Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
  • Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
  • Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
  • Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
  • Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
  • Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
  • Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
  • Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
  • Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
  • Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.

    • Your training plan

    Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

    It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

    This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

    This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Educator – Level 3

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    Other in:

    • Childcare (grade Pass)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Creative

    Other requirements

    Working hours Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours should be amended accordingly, to fall in line with the legislation.

    About this company

    Our Little Angelz Nursery is one of the leading providers of high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks – 11 years. Our dedicated staff creates a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for them to thrive. Our range of tailored activities and programs cater to each child’s individual needs. We welcome open communication with our parents. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your child’s growth.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282142.

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    Closes on Monday 25 November

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