At a Glance
- Tasks: Work with children aged 0-5, organising activities and providing care.
- Company: Funky Owls Nursery, a supportive environment for aspiring childcare professionals.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, gain a qualification, and receive full training and support.
- Other info: Potential for permanent employment and further training after the apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while kickstarting your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: Passion for caring for children and a motivated attitude.
The predicted salary is between 7.55 - 10 £ per hour.
Parenta have many opportunities available and offer you the chance to earn as you learn whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. The best part? There are no classes to attend! We are currently hiring candidates to work in a nursery setting.
The moment your journey begins as an apprentice:
- You become an employed member of staff
- You will be paid an hourly rate
- You will work towards gaining a full qualification without having to attend classroom based lessons.
The apprenticeship will last a minimum of 15 months. You will be working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare.
Throughout your role you are not alone. Parenta offer you full training, support, guidance and are here to help you progress your career. You even have a personal assessor/tutor assigned to you from the moment you start your journey as a modern apprentice.
Your role will include:
- Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being pro-active with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
- Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children – changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
- Work (under supervision) providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part with day-to-day learning and play activities
- Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well presented
- Collaborate with colleagues ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
- To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
- Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
- Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
- Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment
Throughout this role, you will gain extensive knowledge and experience within the working environment which will set you up for a great career upon completion. This will hopefully lead to permanent employment within the early learning years sector or even continue to the next level, undertaking further training.
Requirements
- Ideally you will be passionate about caring for children
- Have an outgoing, bubbly, motivated attitude
- Be a committed, punctual and reliable individual
The rate for apprentices (or if aged 19, for their first year only) is £4.30 from the 1st April 2021, however some settings offer more, with most offering a pay review with potential wage increase upon completion of probation.
Funky Owls Nursery - SW19 2HR - Apprentice Required in London employer: Parenta
Parenta Training is an exceptional employer for aspiring childcare practitioners, offering a supportive and engaging work environment in EN5 2EQ. As an apprentice, you will benefit from hands-on experience while earning a wage and working towards a nationally recognised qualification, all without the need for classroom attendance. With dedicated training, guidance, and opportunities for career progression, Parenta fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place to kickstart your career in early years education.
