Childcare Apprenticeship - Bournemouth

Your main purpose of this role is to use activities and resources creatively & effectively to support children’s play, development & behaviour.

You will be working with our Winton Primary school breakfast club team in the mornings, then based at our St Peters Primary school site for your afternoon hours.

You will gain experience working with a variety of children from different backgrounds from ages between 4-11, with emphasis on ages 4 and 5, in a school environment. On the job you will be able to express your creativity and playfulness whilst learning about and observing child development and behaviour. 

Day to day responsibilities:

• To interact positively, calmly & cheerfully with the children and HAVE FUN!!
• Respond sensitively to children’s verbal and non-verbal signals
• Encourage independence and self-help under appropriate supervision
• Encourage children to take part in activities.
• Speak cheerfully, calmly and positively to children unless it is necessary to do otherwise.
• Interact with children in a way that encourages and develops verbal communication.
• Reinforce positive behaviour and achievements.
• Explain why certain actions/ behaviour etc. is unwelcome to ensure you're challenging poor behaviour appropriately.
• Encourage children to listen and talk to each other about a variety of topics including their feelings and
frustrations.
• To respect children’s opinions and encourage them to support and co-operate with each other.
• Encourage children to resolve problems between themselves.
• Respond to the needs of individual children.
• Be a positive role model.
• To welcome children and parents, and to spend time talking to parents about their child.

 

Benefits - 

Discounted childcare for your children
24/7 access to our Support Helpline, offering free & confidential support, advice or counselling to you
and your immediate family.
Christmas bonus scheme.
Paid In House training and staff meetings.
Long service bonus of extra holiday
Training bonus scheme

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 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner – Level 2

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We have been providing childcare to Bournemouth & Christchurch families since 2002, and believe the reason we have been the choice for so many school and families is that our approach to childcare is simple – we want children to have fun. We believe they do this best when they are in a safe, caring environment that offers both new and familiar experiences.  We pride ourselves on striving for high standards; all of our settings are graded as Good by Ofsted 

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday (Exact Shifts To Be Confirmed, Between 7.45am-6pm)

Skills:
Communication skills,Creative,Patience,Non judgemental