Early Years Care Apprentice

- Support colleagues to provide for the welfare, learning and development of the children

- Plan and deliver fun activities

- Contribute to the childrens records through observation

- Take shared responsibility for standards of safety, hygiene, security, cleanliness and tidiness across the childcare centre

- Liase with the parents/carers of the children to conduct handovers and provide feedback

Training:

Apprentices will attend Chamber Training one day per week for knowledge sessions and Functional Skills in English and maths (if required).

Apprentices will be assigned a training advisor who will support them throughout their apprenticeship training with the development of their portfolio and completion of assignments.

Training Outcome:

Potential progression to Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship or full employment may be available.

 

 

Employer Description:
The Links Day Care Centre provides quality care and education to children aged 2 to school age, they also provide wraparound and holiday care to the nursery children and children who attend 2 local primary schools. The Links appreciate and celebrate all children in their care, recognising their individuality and strengths and providing them with a safe, happy and stimulating environment, allowing them to grow and develop into confident, independent and capable young people.

Working Hours :
The childcare facility is open Monday to Friday between 7.45am and 6.00pm. Apprentices will be required to work shift patterns across these days, with 1 day allocated for attendance to apprenticeship training classes.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Caring