Childcare Apprentice

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available with TreeTots Childminding based in Burnage, Manchester. They are looking to expand their team with a Childcare Apprentice.

Main Roles and Responsibilities
• To support the Employer in providing appropriate learning experiences for the children attending the Employer’s setting at any given time.
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of those children.
• To liaise with parents/guardians of those children as requested by the Employer.
• To ensure the setting of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.

To assist the Employer in:
• Planning age appropriate activities for the children, delivering those planned activities;
• Observing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the progress of each of the children; and reviewing, maintaining and updating records relating to each of the children.
• Soothe and comfort injured children in line with the employer’s policies and procedures;
• Adhering to employers' policies and procedures
• To carry out any other duties necessary and that relate to the nature and level of the post that are required in order to deliver the job’s key responsibilities.
• To work within the policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

You will be working alongside our qualified childminder who will show you the ropes and train you. Your role, as you work towards your qualification, is to assist in providing our children with a high-quality care and education, ensuring all children feel safe and secure whilst supporting their development and growth. You don’t need any experience, just a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

Good standard of Maths and English

Personal Qualities

• Caring
• Committed
• Good Work Ethic
• Mature
• Fun loving
• Punctual

Skills

Essential skills
• Effective communication using appropriate methods and language, including ICT, with a range of audiences – children and adult.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work

Desirable Attributes
• Substantial or In depth knowledge of child development and EYFS
• Previous experience of working with children
• Ability to work on own initiative with children