Child Care Apprentice

Child Care Apprentice

Angelina’s Day Care is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a genuine love for children to join our dedicated team. We are looking for upbeat and keen learners who are approachable, caring, and passionate about working with children. If you are a reliable team player, flexible to the needs of children and the setting, and ready to undertake professional development, we want to hear from you.

Key Requirements:

  • Genuine love for working with children
  • Enthusiastic and upbeat attitude
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team
  • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of children and the setting
  • Commitment to professional development
  • High level of honesty and integrity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged 0–5 years.
  • Ensure a safe environment for children, staff, and others.
  • Develop partnerships with parents and caregivers to increase their involvement in their child’s development.
  • Complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship.
  • Attend training sessions and complete assigned tasks.
  • Work as part of a team and liaise with the mentor and assessor.
  • Help develop and maintain good relationships with parents, teachers, and nursery staff.
  • Maintain professionalism in appearance and conduct.

Main Activities:

  • Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating educational environment indoors and outdoors.
  • Deliver an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.
  • Work in accordance with The Homestead Childcare’s policies and procedures.
  • Plan activities to support children’s individual progress.
  • Act as a key person for assigned children.
  • Maintain proper records, including attendance, accidents, incidents, and risk assessments.
  • Liaise closely with parents and caregivers, exchanging information about children’s progress.
  • Work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the Homestead’s aims and objectives.

Required Education: Level 2/3
Salary: £9.50–£10.42 per hour
Holiday: Based on the hours worked (statutory minimum)

Preferable:

  • Clean driving license

If you are passionate about contributing to the development and well-being of young children, apply now to join our team at Angelina’s Day Care.

Job Category: apprentice
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Colchester

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