Childcare Apprenticeship - Salisbury

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Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in Salisbury. This role involves working closely with experienced professionals to gain hands-on skills in childcare and child development. You will help create a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring their safety and well-being while delivering high-quality care. The position emphasizes personal growth, with a focus on developing educational play frameworks and fostering strong relationships within the team. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect start to your career.

Benefits

Career Development Plan opportunities

Up to 34 days holiday per year

Lifestyle Benefits (Perkbox, Xmas Bonus, Extra Holiday)

Attendance Bonus (£600 per annum or 4 extra days holiday)

50% off childcare for your children

Staff Referral Scheme up to £750

Extra Holiday on your Birthday

IPad / Tablet for work

£100 to spend on resources when you join

Free Uniform and DBS

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills are essential for this role.
• A creative mindset and patience are key to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Complete apprenticeship tasks with guidance from your mentor.
• Develop and maintain an educational play framework for children.
• Support children's learning and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Creative

Patience

Non-judgemental

Education

Early Years Practitioner – Level 2

Job description

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Childcare Apprenticeship - Salisbury

Apply From: 04/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Employer

FINKLEY DOWN FARM NURSERY AND PRESCHOOL LIMITED

Vacancy Description

You’ll work closely with experienced early years professionals at our Finkley Hudsons Field Nursery, gaining hands-on skills in childcare, child development, and safeguarding. We offer care for Babies from 3 months up to 5 years. Help create a fun, nurturing environment where children thrive. Be part of our “happy children, happy parents, happy staff” ethos while delivering high-quality care and exciting learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs, all while following our policies to keep children safe and supported.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• To ensure the completion of your apprenticeship seeking help from your mentor where needed
• To constantly develop and maintain an educational play framework in line with the EYFS. Supporting children to be safe while having fun.
• Observe and support children’s learning
• Take responsibility for any “key children” as allocated and within pre-agreed timescales.
• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with team members, advisory teachers and other agencies that may visit the setting
• To use initiative to develop and advance both the children and the setting
• To follow nursery procedures and policies
• To be flexible within the working practices of the setting, including undertaking certain domestic duties i.e., preparation of snack meals, cleaning etc.
• To be involved in out of working activities i.e., training, staff meetings, fundraising, social events.
• Look where your skill set can be utilised and constantly look for advancement of the nursery following completion of your apprenticeship
• Ensure confidentiality is fully maintained at all times.

Here are benefits we offer:
· Career Development Plan opportunities
· Varied Daily activities, outings to farms & local attractions.
· Up to 34 days holiday per year
· Lifestyle Benefits for you to choose (Perkbox, Xmas Bonus, Extra Holiday)
· Attendance Bonus for you to choose (£600 per annum or 4 extra days holiday)
· 50% off childcare at Finkley Nurseries for your children
· Staff Referral Scheme up to £750
· Extra Holiday on your Birthday
· IPad / Tablet for work
· £100 to spend on resources when you join.
· Extra Holiday after 1 year of service and £300 bonus after 5 years.
· 20% off food at Finkley Café and Free Entry for you, 1 extra adult and up to 3 children to Finkley Down Farm
· Free Uniform and DBS
· Free Flu Jabs (if requested)
· And lots more …

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Childcare Apprenticeship - Salisbury

Employer Description

Established in 2023, Finkley Hudson’s Field Nursery & Preschool is a unique childcare facility near Salisbury. We are passionate about providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years to learn and develop. We are huge believers in learning through hands-on experience and play. As part of the Finkley Nurseries family, we are all about children learning through exciting and practical outside activities. Alongside visits to other points of interest such as local monuments, parks and the library, you will probably see us out and about most days in the fresh air enjoying Hudson’s field which is right on our doorstep! However, the fun doesn’t stop there. Our nursery also has its own large outdoor space, which the children love to explore. The garden features its very own mud kitchen, sensory pathway, messy play area, bug hotel and parking garage for our budding young motorists. Indoors we even have our own mini soft play and sensory room, alongside a wide range of activities for the children to enjoy.

Vacancy Location

Finkley Hudsons Field Nursery, 154 Castle Road Salisbury SP1 3SA

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

3

Vacancy Reference Number

1000313071

Key Dates

Apply From

04/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-05 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-05-12 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

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.

Learning Provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Creative, Patience, Non-judgemental

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