Child Care Apprentice Vacancy

About the employer

Greenmount Foundations for learning have an experienced enthusiastic team who provide care to all the children. We are a home from home environment. We strive to ensure all our children have the best possible start and a great learning journey with us. We thrive as a dedicated team who provide a caring and educational environment for all our children with a warm and welcoming family atmosphere for families and employees. Working hours are 7.30 to 5.30 or 8 till 5.30. This is depending on ratios and the need of the nursery. Days of work will be Monday to Friday, but will be 4 days per week depending on ratio too, day off to be confirmed monthly.

About the vacancy

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Immediate start to join our small and friendly team within a well-established nursery in Greenmount . You will be working in the nursery alongside a professional and experienced team, learning a range of skills to develop a career working in an Early Years setting.

You will be trained to a high standard in all duties required of you involving keeping the children safe and enhancing their learning and play. This will include:

• Ensuring safety of children at all times
• Supervising outdoor play
• Supporting development through play
• To plan and carry out activities
• Preparing and feeding children
• Keeping the nursery clean
• Dealing with parents and any paperwork that needs completing
• To attend additional training as required i.e. First Aid
• To ensure that all safeguarding procedures are followed
• You will be supported throughout your training and treated as a valuable member of staff
• We will provide uniform garments free of charge

You will receive the following training:

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
• Monthly time-tabled classes

What skills are we looking for?

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired : English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent - C/4 or above)

Outcome

• On successful completion of your apprenticeship you may be offered permanant employment.