Childcare Apprenticeship - Swindon

The role offers valuable experience supporting children's learning and development, assisting with daily routines, planning engaging activities, and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially and educationally.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play and planned activities. Assist with daily care routines, including feeding, changing and personal care. Help meet the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children. Deliver adult-led activities and interactions under supervision. Support practitioners in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery. Attend team meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions. Follow all nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality. Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues. Support the nursery team with day-to-day operations and activities. Assist with emergency and fire evacuation procedures when required. Work collaboratively as part of a professional nursery team. Undertake training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

Training:

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way.

Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Poppies is situated in a central location just 10 minutes walk from Swindon town centre and only yards away from the Great Western Way. Each day the children have opportunities to play and explore in our outdoor play areas, which have been designed to encourage children to develop their physical skills and learn about the world around them using an extensive range of equipment and carefully planned activities.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts will range between 7.00am and 6.00pm.

Skills:
Creative,Initative,Non judgemental,Patience,Teamworking,Communication Skills