Early Years Apprentice

About this opportunity

Over The Rainbow Day Care offers a fantastic opportunity for an early years apprentice to join their new nursery in Newton Heath, Manchester. They are looking for a caring, motivated and passionate person who is eager to offer high quality childcare.

A normal day would include:

• Caring for children
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
• Planning and supporting children's play, learning and development
• Adhering to all safeguarding, health and safety practices
• Preparing snacks and helping with feeding and cleaning
• Working as part of a team
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with parents, carers, families and staff members
• Developing the key person role in supporting a group of children
• Promoting equal opportunities for all and ensuring all children, families and staff are respected and valued

Progression and Qualifications
The successful applicants will be supported through a recognised Level 2 Qualification in Childcare, with the opportunity to move on to the level 3 once complete. We strive to ensure that our staff receive ongoing training and annual appraisals. We offer a career path with long term growth and stability.

Future Prospects
This vacancy is for a permanent position (for at least the duration of the Apprenticeship) with the possibility of continuous full time employment at Over The Rainbow Day Care upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

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

• GCSES in English and Maths A*-C/9-4
• Experience in caring for children would be preferred

Personal Qualities

• Caring
• Reliable
• Patient
• Punctual
• Hardworking

Skills

• Able to use own initiative
• Good communication skills
• Proactive
• Adaptable
• The ability to work as part of a team