SummaryWe have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain Early Years Practitioner qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.
Annual wage£6,656 to £11,897.60 a yearThe pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
HoursMonday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 20-23 hours per week.What youll do at work
Throughout the week, your primary responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of each child.
* Building rapport with both children and parents to foster a welcoming, inclusive community.
* Taking the initiative to bring fresh ideas to each session and adjusting activities based on childrens engagement.
This role is ideal for those who love working with children, are committed to their development, and are enthusiastic about creating a joyful space that supports childrens growth and happiness.
In addition to your responsibilities within the breakfast and afterschool clubs, you will also assist with our daily walking bus service. Each morning, after breakfast club, you'll help safely walk children to their school. In the afternoon, you'll meet these children at school and walk them back to Limetree for afterschool club. Your role in the walking bus is crucial for ensuring each child's safety, maintaining a positive atmosphere, and providing a smooth, secure transition between school and club activities
Your training planThe programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments. We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio.
Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours (OTJH) used throughout this apprenticeship. These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH.
You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks.
More training informationBest Practice Network is one of the UKs leading providers of training, development and support for education professionals.
We share the desire of every practitioner that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education.
We do this by working in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality CPD and qualifications that help school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, business managers, support staff and SENCOs be the best they can be and transform the lives of children and young people.
Desired qualifications
* GCSE English Language (Grade 4) desirable
* GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirementsAlthough this setting only operates term time, we do offer holiday clubs where the apprentices can work during the school holidays.
About this companyCamp Glide is a childcare provider known for its quality before and after school clubs and holiday camps, focusing on safety, fun, and personal growth for children. As an employer, Camp Glide values honesty, respect, responsibility, and community, fostering an environment where staff can grow and excel in childcare. Staff members are encouraged to build strong relationships with children, develop professionally, and bring enthusiasm and initiative to their roles, all within a supportive and collaborative team. Camp Glide is Ofsted-registered, committed to maintaining high standards in care and safety.
After this apprenticeshipProgress within your setting as a supervisor or manager
Work as a play work development officer for a local authority
Move into a school as a Teaching Assistant.
Become self-employed and set up an after-school club or childcare project.
Move into an Early Years setting and proceed with an Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship.
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