Childcare Apprenticeship - Winchester

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

Job summary

Join a leading apprenticeship provider as an Early Years Practitioner at Finkley Weeke Nursery. You will gain hands-on experience in childcare and child development while working closely with experienced professionals. This role offers varied daily activities, career development opportunities, and the potential for a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Varied daily activities

Up to 34 days of holiday per year

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Attendance bonus options

50% off childcare

Staff referral scheme up to £750

Extra holiday on your birthday

Work-related iPad/tablet

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Completion of a 12-month apprenticeship.
• Support from a mentor throughout the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an educational play framework aligned with EYFS.
• Observe and support children’s learning.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with team members.

Skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Creativity

Patience

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job Description

You’ll work closely with experienced early years professionals at our Finkley Weeke Nursery, gaining hands-on skills in childcare, child development, and safeguarding.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion of your apprenticeship with support from your mentor as needed.
• Develop and maintain an educational play framework aligned with the EYFS, supporting children to be safe and have fun.
• Observe and support children’s learning.
• Take responsibility for assigned 'key children' within pre-agreed timescales.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with team members, advisory teachers, and visiting agencies.
• Use initiative to develop and improve both the children’s experiences and the setting.
• Follow nursery procedures and policies.
• Be flexible in working practices, including domestic duties like snack preparation and cleaning.
• Participate in out-of-hours activities such as training, staff meetings, fundraising, and social events.
• Identify opportunities to utilize your skills and contribute to the nursery’s development post-apprenticeship.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Benefits We Offer

• Career development opportunities.
• Varied daily activities, including outings to farms and local attractions.
• Up to 34 days of holiday per year.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits (Perkbox, Christmas bonus, extra holiday).
• Attendance bonus options (£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.
• Work-related iPad/tablet.
• £100 resource allowance upon joining.
• Additional holiday after 1 year of service and a £300 bonus after 5 years.
• 20% off food at Finkley Café and free entry to Finkley Down Farm for you and your family.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Free flu jabs (upon request).
• And more...

Skills Required

• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational abilities.
• Creativity.
• Patience.
• Non-judgmental attitude.

Training

Paragon Skills is a leading apprenticeship provider supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organizations. We have high success and achievement rates, an Ofsted Grade 2 rating, and an achievement rate of 71.4%. Learners are supported through a blended approach with regular personal tutor contact, including catch-ups, emails, and calls. 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to study, maximizing your chances of achieving top grades. Upon completion of this 12-month apprenticeship, you will earn an Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 qualification.

Prospects

Potential for a full-time role upon completing the apprenticeship.