Childcare Apprentice L3 at GREENMOUNT FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING LTD

Bury College Corporation; Salford; On-site; GBP 14,227 - 17,388; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training classes

Opportunity for permanent employment

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an Early Years apprenticeship. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a nurturing nursery environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring children's safety, supporting their development through play, and maintaining cleanliness. Applicants must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years, with essential GCSEs in English and Maths. The starting salary is £15,808 per year for 38 hours a week, with the role potentially leading to permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply.
• Essential English and Maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of children at all times.
• Support development through play.
• Plan and carry out activities.
• Prepare and feed children.
• Keep the nursery clean.
• Deal with parents and necessary paperwork.
• Attend additional training as required.
• Follow all safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Physical fitness

Education

English (GCSE – C/4 or above or equivalent)

Maths (GCSE – C/4 or above or equivalent)

Job description

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
• 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:

• Monthly timetabled classes
• Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

What skills are we looking for?

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• 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 permanent employment

The starting salary is £15,808 a year for 38 hours Monday to Friday. Working hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm or 8am till 5.30pm. 4 days per week depending on ratio and the need of the nursery. Day off to be confirmed monthly.

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 9 Months.

We are based at BRICK BARN FARM, WHIPNEY LANE, GREENMOUNT, BURY, BL8 4HT