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Realise Training; Stockport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Realise Training is offering an apprenticeship opportunity to gain hands-on childcare experience while working towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification in a supportive childminding environment.

You will work alongside an experienced Childminder, supporting daily operations, safeguarding, and hands-on learning for 0-5-year-olds. The programme includes 20% off-the-job learning and delivery by Realise. Duration is 14 months with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
• Ability to engage with energetic and active children.
• Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years role.
• Positive attitude and commitment to achieving an Early Years qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Childminder to support the daily running of a busy childminding setting.
• Assist in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and participate in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Support children's personal care needs where appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain resources and learning environments.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and promote children's welfare at all times.
• Observe, monitor, and contribute to records of children's progress and achievements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene throughout the setting.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and other professionals.
• Complete all apprenticeship coursework and attend training as required.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Punctual

Good communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on childcare experience while working towards a recognised Early Years qualification in a supportive childminding environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Childminder to support the daily running of a busy childminding setting.
• Assist in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and participate in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Support children's personal care needs where appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain resources and learning environments.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and promote children's welfare at all times.
• Observe, monitor, and contribute to records of children's progress and achievements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene throughout the setting.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and other professionals.
• Complete all apprenticeship coursework and attend training as required.

Working Week

30 hours per week Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal Qualities

Ability to engage with energetic and active children.

Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years role.

Positive attitude and commitment to achieving an Early Years qualification.

Skills Required

Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child welfare.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Fulltime role and qualification

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on childcare experience while working towards a recognised Early Years qualification in a supportive childminding environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Childminder to support the daily running of a busy childminding setting.
• Assist in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and participate in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and positive relationships.
• Support children's personal care needs where appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain resources and learning environments.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and promote children's welfare at all times.
• Observe, monitor, and contribute to records of children's progress and achievements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene throughout the setting.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and other professionals.
• Complete all apprenticeship coursework and attend training as required.

Working Week

30 hours per week Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal Qualities

Ability to engage with energetic and active children.

Willingness to learn and develop within an Early Years role.

Positive attitude and commitment to achieving an Early Years qualification.

Skills Required

Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child welfare.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Fulltime role and qualification

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.