Introduction
The job role will include working with children of different ages, helping provide a supportive environment for all children and planning and assisting with activities. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full‑time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.
About the Employer
Buttercups Childminder’s is an Ofsted registered company with 5‑star reviews. Buttercups has the interests of children at the heart. They help the children to learn, be creative and grow as an individual.
What You’ll Do
- Help provide a supportive environment for children
- Work alongside team members to help plan and execute a range of activities
- Set up and tidy away on a daily basis
- Monitor children’s progress
- Clean
- Handle nappy changes
- Work with parents to ensure the best for their children
- Gain training outcome: potential for full‑time employment and qualifications that can help towards higher education or other employment
- Develop professional skills whilst earning a salary as an apprentice
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
- Communication with children
- Communication with parents
- Willingness to learn
- Energetic
- Talkative
- Bubbly
- Caring
- Kind
- Loving
- Friendly
- Patient
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE Maths and English – 9‑4 or A* to C (or predicted)
- Desired – GCSE Level 2 Childcare – Pass
Course Information
- Course: Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and Early Years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working week: Hours between 8.00am – 5.00pm. Shifts to be confirmed, working days allocated on a 4‑week rolling rota. Expected duration: 1 year 6 months. Training provider: PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED.
