Childcare Apprenticeship - Solihull

Paragon Skills; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to work with children aged 0-8 years. This role involves engaging in daily activities, supporting children's development, and collaborating with a team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, caring, and flexible, ready to learn and share ideas. With a focus on stimulating growth and providing a safe environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education. Join a respected training provider that values your professional growth and offers a pathway to a full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

FREE DBS CHECK

FREE TRAINING - Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, First Aid

£100 WELCOME BONUS

EMPLOYEE MEDICAL CASH BACK SCHEME

Qualifications

• Flexible individual eager to learn and support children's development.
• Enthusiastic with a caring and patient nature.

Responsibilities

• Stimulating emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students.
• Providing a safe environment and maintaining clean facilities.
• Encouraging student participation through interactive activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Creativity

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 who 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

Benefits Include:

• 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
• Creativity

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.