Childcare Apprentice

Hadland Care Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as a Childcare Apprentice in Portsmouth. You'll support the development of young children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This role offers training and career progression opportunities, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

29 days holiday (pro-rata)

Up to 60% discount on childcare

Annual profit bonus scheme

Flexible 4-day work week option

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous nursery experience is a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Look after educational and social development of children.
• Provide a safe environment and engage in play activities.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Positive Outlook

Job description

Childcare Apprenticeship

Location: Tops Lakeside, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Pay rate: £7.56 per hour

Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week / Part Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Childcare apprentice looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them develop basic social and behavioural skills, and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities. Joining us means becoming part of our extended family, working alongside passionate team members dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness in our Nurseries.

About Tops Lakeside Nursery

Tops Lakeside Nursery is a 61-place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Cosham, Portsmouth. The nursery offers several extra-curricular activities, including Tops Forest School, cooking classes, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation, and more.

AND IN RETURN

At Tops Day Nurseries, working in childcare is a rewarding career. You play an important role in children's lives, watching them grow and develop while learning new things yourself daily. Our sister company, Aspire Training, recently listed as one of the Top 100 Employers for Apprenticeships 2023, offers excellent opportunities for career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher roles.

We are an Employee-Owned Company, with an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), meaning our colleagues are co-owners. As the company succeeds, so do you, with opportunities to receive annual profit shares.

Tops Day Nurseries are committed to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, aiming to educate children today to influence future generations positively.

Benefits include:

• 29 days holiday (full-time, pro-rata including Bank Holidays)
• Up to 60% discount on childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
• Pay Day Sub
• NHS Prescription Charges
• Optical Care
• Dental Treatment
• Annual profit bonus scheme (rewarded each May)
• Uniform Provided
• Flexible 4-day work week option
• Career development opportunities

ABOUT YOU

If you have previous nursery experience, that's a plus, but if childcare is new to you, don't worry—we'll provide all necessary training in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Key skills include:

• Excellent communication skills to engage with children, staff, and parents
• Creativity and imagination for educational activities
• A positive outlook to foster a secure and rewarding environment for children

If you believe you have the right skills and attitude to deliver high-quality care as a Childcare apprentice, apply today and start your career with us!

All candidates must have an enhanced DBS check on the update service. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. Do not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List.