Level 2 Childcare Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a caring, committed and personable individual who will support our nursery to deliver an exceptional standard of childcare and education within a safe, home-based environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a recognised level 2 qualification.

Annual wage: £11,700 a year
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Training course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Hours: The hours would be variable across each week, applicants need to be flexible, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9am - 5pm. There will be some requirement for the to change these hours some weeks.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Working as part of a friendly team you will have a varied role to help the nursery run smoothly. Some of your day to day responsibilities may include but may not be limited to:

Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning
Establish good relationships with children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities
Assist with supervision of children out of session times including before and after sessions, and at lunchtimes
Prepare the nursery as directed for sessions and clear afterwards and assist with display of pupils work
Be aware of children’s progress / achievements / problems and report to other staff members as agreed
Gather and report information from / to parents / carers as directed
Be aware of and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
Ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Where you’ll work

2 WINDERMERE CRESCENT

DERRIFORD

PLYMOUTH

PL6 5HX

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

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Your training plan

You will receive specific on the job training from the employer in your workplace at Tiny Tinkers Childminders.

Off the job training of 6 hours per week will be delivered through weekly sessions with Achievement Training.

You will develop knowledge, skills, and behaviour so that by the end of the practical period your employer is satisfied that you are consistently working at, or above, the level set out in the standard. You will be assessed using, practical observation and a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence. You will be working towards:

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 standard
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths (A*-C or 9-4 GCSE or equivalents) will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their Apprenticeship
Food safety
Prevent training

You will learn:

How children learn and the expected pattern of babies and children’s development from birth to 5 years and their further development from ages 5 to 7. Areas of development include: cognitive, speech, language and communication, physical, emotional, social, brain development and literacy and numeracy
The importance to children’s holistic development of, speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development and literacy and numeracy
How babies’ and young children’s learning and development can be affected by their stage of development, well-being and individual circumstances
The significance of attachment, the key person's role and how transitions and other significant events impact children
The legal requirements and guidance on safeguarding, security, confidentiality of information and promoting the welfare of children
Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection and online safety
Own role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and security, including child protection, reporting and confidentiality of information
The legal requirements and guidance for, Health and safety and Security
Risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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
Initiative
Quick learner
Reliable and punctual
Flexible

Other requirements

Flexibility, commitment to the position and high levels of attendance are important for this role as the person will be included in staff/child ratios. If you are unsure about applying or have any questions, please feel free to give the team a call on 01752 202269. Here are some tips for applying for apprenticeships: https://achievementtraining.com/tips-for-applying-to-an-apprenticeship/

About this company

We are a childminders based in Derriford, Plymouth, providing full support for our children and their families.. Our clients are word of mouth through parents. We have been operating as a family run business for twenty years. and have been rated outstanding for the last sixteen years. There are four adults who work on different days and at different times to provide care for the children.

After this apprenticeship

As an experienced nursery worker, you could specialise in working with children who have difficulties with learning, physical disabilities, or need support with their mental health.

You could take a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification to progress to room leader, senior nursery worker or centre manager.

You could also study towards a higher education qualification in early years or child development. You could then move into management or early years teaching.

You can find more information on future careers by visiting the National Careers Service on:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED

Macie Thirlby or David Kellier

admissions@achievementtraining.com

01752 202269

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291928.

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