Childcare Apprentice in Doncaster

Introduction

To help us with the growth of the children in the nursery, we are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Childcare Apprentice to join our busy team at the Wheatley site. The applicant must be passionate about working in childcare and expanding their expertise in this area while earning a recognised qualification.

About the Employer

Our aim is to provide high-quality care and education for all children, in an environment that offers an exceptional balance between LEARNING and PLAYTIME! We work hard to ensure that our provision recognises and meets the diverse needs of each individual child and their family.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

• You must be able to work as part of a team and be able to care for and supervise the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
• You will work with your Room leader and colleagues to plan and prepare activities, meet children’s individual needs, liaise with parents and negotiate working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery
• Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, and cultural or linguistic background, in particular, challenges situations where racism or discrimination is displayed
• You will be required to keep development records and observations of the children and offer positive management of children's behaviour
• Keeping accident, incident and risk assessment records is essential
• Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery and equipment is a vital part of the role as is providing a good role model for Students and helping new staff to fit into the nursery
• You will be required to undertake supervision of meals and mealtimes and where appropriate preparation of babies’ bottles, laundry duties, participating in regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings
• Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nursery Manager
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Nursery Manager and Director

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to progress to a higher apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Caring
• Flexible

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Early years educator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: DN COLLEGES GROUP