Modern Apprentice - Early Learning & Childcare - ABC12776

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberdeen is seeking apprentices for their Early Learning and Childcare teams. The role involves providing high-quality, learner-centred care to children aged 2 – 5 years under supervision. Candidates will need good communication skills and must be eligible for funding based on age. This part-time apprenticeship is ideal for young individuals looking to start a career in childcare. Legal eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Good written/numerical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong observational and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Early Learning and Childcare to children from 2 – 5 years.
• Collaborate with Early Learning and Childcare teams under supervision.

Skills

Effective communication – verbal, non-verbal, written

Good observational and listening skills

Education

Standard Grades/National 4 or 5 or relevant work experience

Job description

Job Purpose

To work in collaboration and under the supervision of Early Learning and Childcare teams to provide high quality and learner centred Early Learning and Childcare to children from 2 – 5 years.

Location & Duration

Hazlehead School, Aberdeen – Apprenticeship, Part Time

Modern Apprenticeship Programme Eligibility

• Funding available for applicants aged 16-19 and 20-24 (depending on framework)
• Disabled and care‑experienced applicants aged 16-29

PVG Membership Requirement

• Roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above must meet cost of PVG membership
• The Council will pay the initial cost (£18 for existing members, £59 for non‑members) deducted from first full month’s salary

Postholder Minimum Qualifications

• Good written/numerical skills through Standard Grades/National 4 or 5 or relevant work experience

Demonstrated Skills

• Effective communication – verbal, non‑verbal, written
• Good observational and listening skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Disability Confident Employer

If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are a forces‑friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For further information, email [e-mail].

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

• Applicants with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Applicants who looked after young people or are a care leaver up to the age of 29
• Applicants aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• Applicants who did a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• Applicants who are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Legal Status

Eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.