Job Description

Childcare Apprentice - Level 2

Location:

Tops Mini Mariners, Taunton, Somerset

Course duration:

15 months

Hourly rate:

7.56 per hour

Contracted Hours:

30 hours per week (8:30am - 5:30pm)

About the Role

Are you passionate about working with young children and eager to begin a rewarding childcare career? Join us as a Childcare Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 qualification in early years education.


This qualification covers knowledge of children from birth to 7 years, focusing on ages 0-5, and meets the Department for Education's Level 2 criteria. You'll gain practical experience, be assessed on-site, and complete written tasks, with support from your assessor via an online platform.


Upon completion, you will qualify as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner.

About the Nursery

Tops Mini Mariners Nursery is a

36

place Day Nursery

& Pre-School

situated in Mini Mariners, Taunton. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Cooking school, Boogie Mites, Yoga, Toothbrushing, Football fun and much more!

What does the role involve?

Assist in providing a safe environment for children Assisting with daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery Assist in ensuring the unit is clean and tidy and assist in meal preparation Assist colleagues with developing and maintaining good relationships with local schools, charities and involvement with the community (e.g. parades, visiting care homes) Taking children on trips out and assist on picking up from school Able to support children's behaviour and act as a role model Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about beginning their career in child care. You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification but must be aged 17 or over. This is 100% work based course and there is no need for you to attend college. You will need to take this role seriously, and be able to demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens' Barred List.

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