Level 2 Childcare apprentice

We are a small, family run day-care provision which originally opened as a childminders in 2011 and has since grown into a day nursery. Set in a beautiful countryside location, our aim is to provide a stimulating and fun learning environment with the emphasis on active, outside learning and making good progress in a homely environment.

Monday- Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 40 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Caring, Kindness

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Caring
• Kindness

Other requirements

Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery. There will be a lot of cleaning to do and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work but it is very rewarding.

After this apprenticeship

Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You can work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles. You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.