Childcare Apprentice L3 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.

About the vacancy

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our small/ friendly team in 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 must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply.

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

You will receive the following training:

• Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Monthly timetabled classes
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

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

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

Outcome

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