Childcare Apprenticeship - Solihull

Paragon Skills; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship training provider is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work with children aged 0-8. You will support children's development through interactive activities while maintaining a safe learning environment. Successful candidates will exhibit strong communication and organisational skills. This role offers a path to a full-time position after apprenticeship completion, alongside benefits including free training and a welcome bonus.

Benefits

FREE DBS CHECK

FREE TRAINING - Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, First Aid

£100 WELCOME BONUS

EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CASH BACK SCHEME

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and flexible with teaching methods.
• Ability to collaborate with other staff and support children's needs.
• Patient nature and enthusiasm for working with children aged 0-8.

Responsibilities

• Stimulates growth through educational programmes and activities.
• Maintains a safe and appealing environment.
• Utilises classroom management techniques to encourage self-control.
• Keeps parents informed about student progress.
• Encourages interactive student participation.
• Ensures equipment operates correctly and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Creative

Education

Early Years Educator – Level 3

Job description

Job Description

You will be expected to work with children aged 0-8 years, taking part in activities, the daily routines and working alongside other staff to support the children's needs and development. The ideal candidate will be a flexible individual who is eager to learn and willing to be part of a team. We are looking for someone is enthusiastic with a caring and patient nature and who is willing to learn and share ideas to support children's development in all areas.

Responsibilities

• Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by implementing educational programmes and activities tailored to an assigned year group.
• Provides safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; following standards and procedures; complying with legal recommendations.
• Encourages development of student self-control by utilising classroom management and modelling techniques.
• Keeps parents informed by sharing records of progress.
• Encourages students' participation by providing interactive activities.
• Maintains quality results by following and enforcing standards.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Ensure safeguarding policy is always adhered to.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Benefits

• FREE DBS CHECK
• FREE TRAINING - Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, First Aid and many more training courses provided.
• £100 WELCOME BONUS (subject to successful 3-month probation)
• EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CASH BACK SCHEME - With remote GP service.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Creative

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 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained: Early Years Educator – Level 3

Prospects

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