Childcare Apprenticeship L2

Summary

Fantastic new vacancy available for a Childcare Apprentice based in KidzRUs Nursery Limited, The Lodge Swinton. Earn while you learn with this brilliant opportunity to start a career within the childcare sector. Could this be the role you have been looking for? Apply today!

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.45am - 6.00pm (35 hours per week) Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare and Education:

Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
Observe, support and extend children’s learning
Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance
Maintain accurate and effective children’s records
Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion
Ensure that children are kept safe and understand, and when necessary follow, Child Protection Procedures
Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004
Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with advisory teachers, schools, area SENCOs and other agencies that may visit the setting
Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice
Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families

Health and Safety:

Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery
Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times
Adhere to Health and Safety policies, to manage risk and ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately
Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures e.g. fire precautions, security, dropping off and collection of children
Operate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the bedding and nappy changing area and food surface areas

Operational:

Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
Support the manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations

Staff:

Work as a team with other staff members
Support and mentor students
Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals, supervision etc.

Communications:

Develop and promote parental partnership and involvement

General:

Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager
Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures

Where you’ll work

Kidz R Us Private Day Nursery
The Lodge, 45 Hospital Road, Pendlebury, Swinton
M27 4EX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Your training course

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.
Support babies and young children through a range of transitions.e.g moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them. Types of abuse including: domestic, neglect , physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Identify risks and hazards in the work setting and during off site visits.relating to both children and staff
Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment.
Use equipment, furniture and materials safely, following the manufacturers’ instructions and setting’s requirements.
Encourage children to be aware of personal safety and the safety of others and develop personal hygiene practices (including oral hygiene).
Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision.
Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Extend children’s development and learning through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Encourage babies and young children to use a range of communication methods.
Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with children and adults.
Work with colleagues to identify and plan enabling environments, activities (both indoors and outdoors), play opportunities and educational programmes (both adult led and child initiated) to support children’s holistic development through a range of play, creativity, social development and learning.
Implement and review activities to support children’s play, creativity, social development and learning and clear up after activities.
Observe children, assess, plan and record the outcomes, sharing results accurately and confidentially in line with expected statutory framework and setting’s requirements.
Use learning activities to support early language development.
Support children’s early interest and development in mark making, writing, reading and being read to.
Support children’s interest and development in mathematical learning including numbers, number patterns, counting, sorting and matching.
Support the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing (the graduated approach) of each baby’s and young child's individual plan for their care and participation.
Work in ways that value and respect the developmental needs and stages of babies and children.
Use feedback, mentoring and/or supervision to identify and support areas for development, goals and career opportunities.
Work co-operatively with colleagues, other professionals and agencies to meet the needs of babies and young children and enable them to progress.
Work alongside parents and/or carers and recognise their role in the baby’s/child’s health, well-being, learning and development.
Encourage parents and/or carers to take an active role in the baby’s/child’s care, play, learning and development.
Demonstrate how to share information with parents/carers about the importance of healthy balanced diets, looking after teeth and being physically active.

Your training plan

Level 2 Early Years Practioner Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills maths & English (if required)
Level 2 Early Years Practioner qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Apprentices will do all training within the work place and won't need to attend a college setting for day release.

Employer will give the Apprentice 6 hours per week to complete any relevant training/coursework within work time (paid)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade A* - E / 9 - 2)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Childcare (grade Previous work experience)

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
Non judgemental
Patience
Good listening skills
Hardworking
Fast learner
Personable

Other requirements

DBS and reference checks are essential for this role and the employer will complete these with the successful application prior to them starting work.

About this company

Kidzrus Private Day Nursery offers a warm, caring, homely environment, providing stimulating choices to encourage your child’s development in all areas. We aim to offer your child a wide range of quality play experiences, along with quality interactions, where the safeguarding of your child is of paramount importance. Kidzrus provides a totally inclusive environment for your child where we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents/carers, thereby ensuring individual child’s needs are met. All Children are encouraged to make their own choices and decisions. We provide continuous provision both indoor and outdoors to enable your child to explore actively and freely, enabling development in all of the four key themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

https://www.kidzrusnursery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship upon completion of the Level 2
Permanent role available for the right candidate upon completion of Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Apprenticeships Team

Apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315405.

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Closes tomorrow (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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