At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development through fun activities in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Wiggles and Giggles, a warm home-based childcare setting with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, complete your apprenticeship, and potential for a permanent role.
- Other info: Friendly team atmosphere with opportunities for progression and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (A-D) preferred; communication and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 24420 - 30000 £ per year.
Overview
Introduction: This is an amazing opportunity for someone with a passion for developing a career in childcare to work within a friendly and supportive childminders provision.
The setting will provide full support to enable the successful candidate to achieve their Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Wiggles and Giggles is a warm, welcoming home-based childcare setting in Doddington Park, Lincoln, run by Julie, who has over 30 years of experience in a range of Early Years roles.
She is committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care in an nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual.
Through a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor play experiences, outings, and activities that follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), she supports children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
Working closely with families is at the heart of her approach, ensuring each child's unique needs are met through strong communication and a flexible, inclusive service.
Julie works with a small team of committed staff who are dedicated to providing a nurturing and caring environment for the children and staff to flourish.
- What Youll Do
- Welcoming parents, children and visitors.
- Caring for all children in the nursery.
- Setting up activities and supporting children’s involvement in activities.
- Assisting children at meal and snack times.
- Supporting children at nap times.
- Following all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding the setting and health & safety of the children’s environment.
- Some cleaning duties of the nursery and equipment will also be involved.
- Progression
Training outcome: Permanent role for the right applicant upon completion of the apprenticeship. Progression onto level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - A-D
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - A-D
- Course Information
- Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday – Thursday between 8am-5pm per day over 4 days.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year
- Training Provider: ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS) LTD
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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship employer: WIGGLES AND GIGGLES CHILDCARE LTD
Wiggles and Giggles is an exceptional employer for those looking to embark on a rewarding career in childcare. Located in the nurturing environment of Doddington Park, Lincoln, the setting offers a supportive team atmosphere led by Julie, who brings over 30 years of experience. With a strong focus on employee growth through the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship, staff are encouraged to develop their skills in a caring and inclusive environment that values each child's individuality.
Contact Details:
WIGGLES AND GIGGLES CHILDCARE LTD Recruitment Team
