Childcare and Playwork Apprenticeship

Taking part in activities and events for the children and demonstrating how to plan for learning. Keeping children happy, well cared for and safe during their time at Zac's Club. Attending every Breakfast and After School session each week, and working across the two settings to gain a varied and interesting picture of life at Zac's Club. Communicating with parents and teaching staff to ensure messages are passed on, and also sharing details of what the children have enjoyed doing each session. Taking instruction from managers and colleagues for the smooth running of the setting, and distribution of team members. Working as part of the team in a busy and fast paced environment. Bringing fun and enthusiasm to everything we do, working on your own initiative, and showing genuine care for children. Preparing healthy food options for the children to eat at breakfast and after school.

Training:

Working in conjunction with our training provider York Learning you will gain the following qualifications:

Early Years Educator (level 3) Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Apprenticeship

You will have allocated training time each week either during the sessions, working at home, or in the office.  Most of the training and work you need to complete will be done online, however you will be allocated both a mentor and line manager in the company who will support and assist you. A representative from York Learning will visit you in session, and observe your interactions with both children and the team.

Training Outcome:

A level 3 Early Years Educator qualification can lead to many opportunities including:

Playworker Childminder Nursery Practitioner

The qualification can also lead to further studies and management roles within the sector.  A number of our former colleagues have progressed to degree level and undertaken teaching or teaching assistant roles too.

Here at Zac's Club we are committed to offering everyone who has successfully completed their Apprenticeship with us a permanent role at the end of their studies.

Employer Description:
Zac's Club offers Breakfast, After School & Holiday Club care for children aged between 3 and 11 years. Operating from their Ofsted Registered settings at Escrick and Riccall, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of activities and events for children, peace of mind and support for parents, and a great place to work and train for our team of dedicated staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 9.00am and 3.00pm - 6.00pm during term time. In addition you will have some training/support/admin time allocated outside of session times. Extra hours available during the school holidays at holiday club if desired.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience