Childcare Apprenticeship - Sandbach

Paragon Skills; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early years education is seeking apprentices to support children's care and development. With a focus on creativity and communication, you will receive in-house training and gain a Level 2 qualification in just 12 months. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Successful candidates may transition into full-time positions following the apprenticeship.

Benefits

On-site parking

Increasing holiday allowance based on accrued service

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Childcare Discount

Qualifications

• Assisting with the full care of children, ensuring their physical needs are met.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting safe, creative, and appropriate play opportunities.
• Maintaining daily records and observing key children.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Good communication skills

Education

Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to kick start your career in early years? You could gain a qualification with us in as little as 12 months. We have a fantastic management team to support you through your modules, along with in-house training from our highly experienced and skilled management team.

This Role Will Include

• Assisting with the full care of children, ensuring their physical needs (food & personal hygiene) are met.
• Supporting safe, creative, and appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities within a stimulating environment.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, working alongside others to ensure this is achieved.
• Assisting with the provision of healthy, nutritional snacks and meals.
• Maintaining daily records.
• Observing and assessing key children, once delegated.
• Administering First Aid, as appropriate.
• Attending and undertaking training as required.
• Carrying out responsibilities within an equal opportunities framework.
• Following the setting's Policies & Procedures.
• Working in accordance with EYFS, collaborating with Supervisors, Management, and others to ensure full compliance.
• Performing any other duties reasonably expected of the post holder.

Benefits Include

• On-site parking
• Increasing holiday allowance based on accrued service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Childcare Discount

Skills Required

• Creativity
• Patience
• Good communication skills

Training

Our setting has an Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. We use a blended learning approach, prioritizing our learners. Each learner is assigned a Personal Tutor for regular catch-ups, check-in emails, and calls. Your employer will allocate 20% of your working hours to your studies, giving you the best chance to achieve high grades. Upon completing this 12-month apprenticeship, you will have gained an Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 qualification.

Prospects

There is a possibility of a full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.