Childcare Apprenticeship - Bournemouth

Are you a passionate, motivated individual ready to make a real difference in young children’s lives? Join our dynamic team of Early Years professionals, gaining hands-on experience and helping to create a nurturing, inspiring environment.

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll become a valuable part of a supportive and professional team, working with experienced educators dedicated to each stage of childhood development. You'll have the opportunity to work within a specialized team focused on babies, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, gaining essential skills and knowledge to set the foundation for a rewarding career in Early Years education.

Responsibilities:

Support and meet the individual care needs of each child. Act as a key worker, maintaining detailed development records for children in your care. Provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports each child’s growth. Ensure the environment is safe by conducting routine risk assessments. Design and set up engaging, developmentally appropriate activities to foster learning and skill milestones.

Employee Benefits:

Sickness incentives and recognition programs. Paid holidays including Christmas Eve and all bank holidays. Excellent transport links for easy commuting. “Little Chicks Spotlight” - a termly staff recognition program to celebrate outstanding contributions.

Key Soft Skills:

Initiative and proactive problem-solving. Self-motivation with a positive attitude. Effective communicator, both with children and colleagues. Receptive and attentive to feedback and instructions.

If you're eager to grow your skills and have a real impact on children’s development, this is the role for you!

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 offer an enriching and engaging environment where children are happy, independent, and resilient lifelong learners. An inspiring space where children will acquire fundamental life skills. Little Chicks has been created with the needs of all age children at the centre of what we offer. We provide 2 baby areas to ensure the development and care needs are focused on for all children. There is also a toddler room, pre school and multi age sensory room. We have a large garden space catered for all ages.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (shifts between 07:30 - 18:00).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills