Early Years Apprentice

Early Years Apprentice @ Little Ladybirds Childcare

Location: 61 Meadow Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7JY

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Little Ladybirds Childcare?

Little Ladybirds Childcare is centrally located in Market Harborough and in close proximity to The Ridgeway Primary Academy. They have a designated playroom which is fully equipped with toys, books, arts and crafts & learning materials. There is also a spacious garden to the rear with a bark chip play area, sandpit, mud kitchen, slide and treehouse.

WHAT will I get from working with Little Ladybirds Childcare?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 8am and 5.30pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is a small setting where you will be working in a team of 2-3, which means the role will be very hands on and you will be involved in all aspects of childcare and gain varied hands-on practical experience of working with all age groups along with plenty of support working in such a close team. It has a warm and friendly family environment where children are nurtured and encouraged, and there’s lots of outdoor activity out and about in the local area. Your daily tasks will include:

• Ensuring that the children’s individual needs are identified and met.
• Supervising and supporting the children at all times.
• Carrying out a wide range of interactive tasks including reading stories, helping at mealtimes, playing games, and changing nappies.
• Act as a positive, practical role model for the children.
• Develop friendly, professional relationships with parents.
• Ensure you fully understand and follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, team working & customer care.
• Attention to detail, creativity, non-judgmental & patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.llbchildcare.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare