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Childminding Assistant Apprentice SERIN MEHMET

This is a great opportunity for someone that has always wanted to work in childcare as a long term employment.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,003.36

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday, shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 28

  • Expected duration

    23 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    29 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000091491

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Setting up the activities for the day.
  • Changing nappies/assisting with toilet trips for the toddlers.
  • Safeguarding. Keeping the children safe and teaching relevant boundaries.
  • Assisting on daily craft activities and outings.
  • Supporting children with breakfast and lunch feed.
  • To ensure safety and wellbeing of children at all times, whilst in the setting and out and about.
  • To support in providing appropriate learning experiences and planning age-appropriate activities for the children.
  • To help in maintaining a clean environment at all times.
  • To achieve a DBS and paediatric aid essentials.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

On the apprenticeship, you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare and wellbeing principles for children (these modules may differ).

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 3 qualification, a TQUK Diploma in Early Years, and first aid.

If you do not hold a 4/C grade in GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent), Functional Skills at Level 2 will be delivered alongside the apprenticeship programme.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There could potentially be a permanent position for the right person, upon completion of the programme.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Reliable, Trustworthy, Loyal, Professional, Seriousness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

About the employer

Successful childminder since 2012, working with children and beside assistants to care for and develop children's learning through play.

Employer

SERIN MEHMET

Address

50 UPLAND ROAD

LONDON

SE22 0DA

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Training

Training provider

THE CHILD CARE COMPANY (OLD WINDSOR) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Early years educator

Level 3 (A level)

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