Childcare Apprenticeship - Leeds

Paragon Skills; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship training provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an Early Years Education apprenticeship. This role includes supporting children's development, planning activities, and working closely with colleagues and parents. Commitment to learning and a love for working outdoors are essential. Successful candidates may secure a full-time position post-apprenticeship. Competitive benefits include an employee assistance program and staff social events.

Benefits

Good transport links

Uniform provided

Employee of the month award

Staff social events

Employee assistance program

Closed one week at Christmas

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with children and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to supporting children's development and well-being.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Meeting children's day-to-day physical and care needs.
• Planning and implementing educational activities.
• Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Observing and assessing children's progress.
• Working in partnership with colleagues and parents & carers.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Team working

Education

No formal qualifications necessary

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed practitioner to join our team. No previous experience necessary, we will provide you with all of the training you need and support you to achieve a qualification in Early Years Education. You must be hardworking and an excellent team player. You must have a desire to learn and be dedicated to working with children and helping them to be the best that they can be. You must also love being outside as we have a large outdoor space that we spend lots of time in whatever the weather. We care about the wellbeing of our team and provide services to support colleagues to achieve good, healthy coping strategies and to achieve happiness in their everyday lives.

As an apprentice you will work under supervision to support children's development and wellbeing while gaining hands‑on experience and formal training. In the early stages you will gain experience in supporting children's play, assisting with daily routines like meal times and hygiene, and helping with activities. You will also learn to build relationships with children, parents and colleagues and contribute to the observations and assessments of the child's progress.

Responsibilities

• Meeting children's day‑to‑day physical and care needs.
• Planning and implementing educational activities.
• Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Observing and assessing children's progress.
• Working in partnership with colleagues and parents & carers.

Benefits

• Good transport links.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee of the month award (bonus incentive).
• Staff social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Closed one week at Christmas.

Skills Required

• Patience.
• Communication skills.
• Team working.

Training

Paragon Skills is a leading national apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch‑ups, check‑in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12‑month apprenticeship you will have gained Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

Prospects

Possibility of a full‑time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.