Childcare Apprentice

Opportunity for an apprentice to make their way into the childcare industry whilst gaining experience and receiving a L2 qualification. Ensure a high standard of care for children by being aware of and providing for their individual needs. You will join in with play and help to create a stimulating atmosphere in which children will learn.

• Ensure a high standard of care for children by being aware of and providing for their individual needs
• Assist senior staff to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage and become familiar with its contents
• Contribute to observations and planning learning for children using our online learning journal, this will be carried out under the supervision of senior staff
• Contribute to a program of activities suitable for the age and developmental stage of the children in your room
• Act as a good role model to the children in your care
• Have respect for the diversity and differing needs of all children and contribute to a high-quality environment which meets their individual needs
• Create a clean, warm and safe environment for the children in our care
• Be polite and supportive to children’s parents and other family members
• Offer help and assistance whenever possible. Be part of having good relationships with parents
• Be aware of the key principles of safeguarding and child protection and be diligent in ensuring the safety of all children
• Always inform senior staff if you are in any way concerned about the welfare of a child
• Keep all information regarding children strictly confidential. This relates to any information that you see, hear or read, which must be discussed only with senior members of staff
• Ensure that all toys and equipment provided for children is clean and safe for them to use
• Use appropriate language around children and learn to skilfully interact with children
• Join in with play and help to create a stimulating atmosphere in which children will learn

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills (if required)
• Including End Point Assessment
• Including 1 day per week at college