Childcare Apprentice: Learn & Work in Early Years

Women's Community Project (Mullingar) Association CLG,; The Municipal District of Athlone — Moate; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited training

Fully funded training costs

Job summary

A community childcare program in Westmeath is seeking applicants for a developmental opportunity that includes 19.5 hours per week of practical work experience and accredited training towards a Level 5 Major Award in Early Learning Care. Ideal for those keen to start a career in childcare. Interested candidates must check eligibility and provide character references. Training costs are fully funded.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for CE usually requires being 21+ and on qualifying social welfare for 1 year, or 18+ for specific disadvantaged groups.
• Suitability to provide character references.
• Willingness to complete a Garda vetting application.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical work experience of 19.5 hours per week in an Early Years Setting.
• Study towards a Level 5 Major Award in Early Learning Care.
• Participate in the Community Employment programme with funded training.

Job description

A community childcare program in Westmeath is seeking applicants for a developmental opportunity that includes 19.5 hours per week of practical work experience and accredited training towards a Level 5 Major Award in Early Learning Care. Ideal for those keen to start a career in childcare. Interested candidates must check eligibility and provide character references. Training costs are fully funded.