Childcare Apprentice at SAFARI KINDERGARTEN LTD

Bury College; Starling; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Potential permanent contract

Job summary

Apprenticeship opportunity at Bury College in Lowercroft, Bury for a role in an Early Years setting. You will train across duties to keep children safe and support learning through play, guided by an experienced team. The program runs for 1 year 4 months with college attendance one day a month.

The salary starts at £12,480 per year for a 30-hour week (Mon-Fri, 8:00–18:00). You will receive high-quality training and ongoing support, with potential permanent contract on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of children at all times.
• Supervising snacks and lunch.
• Supporting development through play.
• Carrying out activities with the children.
• Preparing and feeding children.
• Keeping the nursery clean.
• Attending additional mandatory training and CPD.
• Following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE English (C/4 or above) or equivalent

GCSE Maths (C/4 or above) or equivalent

Job description

A dental apprentice in her dental practice examining a client and observing her dental hygiene.

About the employer

Safari Kindergarten is family run and aims to create a personal experience for families. Safari Kindergarten is focused on giving each child the best start to their education, making the most of versatile facilities that include a selection of age-specific playrooms, as well as a separate sleep/restroom, open library/sensory room and large outdoor play area.The outdoor play area has a separate space for babies aged 0-2 years. A biometric security system is in place for parents' peace of mind and the team are well-trained and qualified in health and safety. Playtime and activities are organised to meet key EYFS objectives, as the team looks to prepare children for the challenges of school life, though in a fun and friendly atmosphere where children can enjoy exploring and being creative.

About the vacancy

Immediate start to join our small and friendly team within a well-established nursery in Lowercroft. You will be working alongside a professional and experienced team, learning a range of skills to develop a career working in an Early Years setting. You will receive high-quality training in all aspects of childcare with the support of the Manager.

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 the safety of children at all times
• Supervising snacks and lunch
• Supporting development through play
• Carry out activities with the children
• Preparing and feeding children
• Keeping the nursery clean
• To attend additional mandatory training to help with the role and ongoing CPD
• Ensuring Safeguarding Procedures are followed
• You will be supported throughout your training

You will receive the following training:

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Standard
• College attendance will be required one day a month

What skills are we looking for?

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• 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 a permanent contract.

The starting salary is £12,480 a year for 30 hours Monday to Friday, between 8.00am - 6.00pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 4 Months.

We are based at Unit 1, Lowercroft Mill, Lowercroft Road, Bury, BL8 3PA

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