RECRUITING NOW!!! Join our team and receive a new starter bonus of up to £1000! (T&Cs apply) Find your new role Childcare Apprenticeships Do you have a passion for working with children and want to truly make a difference in the lives of youngsters? At our nurseries, we offer a childcare apprenticeship scheme to those who are interested in working with babies and children under five years old. We use this scheme to introduce a limited number of carefully selected, new and enthusiastic practitioners to childcare. The course is a great opportunity for school leavers who are looking to embark upon a career within the early years sector, or for existing team members or mature adults looking for a new challenge and wanting to gain a valuable qualification. We are proud of our hard work to ensure that we fully support our apprentices through their learning journey. The scheme is funded, work is paid and we expect our apprentices to qualify at Level 2 or 3 within 12 to 18 months of joining us. I started off at college and quickly realized I wanted to explore more of the practical day to day side of childcare, so I opted for an apprenticeship. I started and have never looked back. I found the course very informative and it gave me exactly what I wanted which was to work with children. Katie – The Little People, apprentice, now practitioner. What does the childcare apprenticeship scheme entail? Our childcare apprenticeship is a work-based qualification gained through practical hands-on experience with dedicated study time each week. The training provider will visit regularly to complete observations alongside set assignments, online tasks and longitudinal studies. Our apprentices work alongside experienced professionals and with the expectation that they will contribute to the care that we provide. You will combine ‘on the job’ training at the nursery with the need to manage your own ‘study time’ to complete your qualification, with time out being given to you during working hours to achieve this. Working as an additional member of our team ‘over and above’ our normal staffing means that you will be providing our nurseries with additional support – which we have found is of huge benefit to our apprentices to gain hands-on experience and training, and to both the children we care for and fellow colleagues. I am so glad I undertook the apprenticeship; it has really given me an opportunity to have hands on experiences, learn about every aspect of childcare and has given me a way to put my knowledge that I’m learning into practice. I have a wonderful support network at The Little People. Elsa – The Little People, apprentice Which option is for you? We offer two different childcare apprenticeships for you to choose from: Level 3 Pathway (Advanced Apprenticeship-the equivalent of two A Levels) Once qualified, pays a competitive salary, significantly higher than the Level 2 pathway. You could move into full-time work and become a qualified Early Years Practitioner within 12 to 18 months of starting. With hard work and further experience, you can be in a strong position to apply for more senior positions such as Room Leader or Early Years Coordinator. Level 2 Pathway (Intermediate Apprenticeship-the equivalent of five GCSEs at Grade 4+) You could be a qualified Nursery Assistant within 12 months of starting and move onto the Level 3 pathway to move into full-time work with us. What skills are we looking for? Our apprenticeship scheme is right for you if you: Hold a passion for education and educating our children Believe in shaping a future for not only the children in our care but yourself Are articulate, friendly and reliable Are able to commit to the full apprenticeship programme Hold a passion for learning about childcare What can we offer YOU? Some of the benefits of our apprenticeship scheme include; A competitive training salary Ongoing personal and professional development Flexibility and support when needed One week shut down at Christmas Sick pay when needed A great, friendly working environment The support of a very experienced team and Nursery Manager For more information about working for All About Children, why not hear what our current team members have to say. I love working here, the team are wonderful role models and I really enjoy my day to day duties. Katie – The Little People, apprentice I knew I wanted to work in childcare and heard about apprenticeships, I wasn’t sure where to apply so put out a post on Facebook which Emma the Deputy responded to, she asked me to send in my CV which I did. Emma and the Manager interviewed me and gave me the opportunity to work as a temporary staff member to see if this was something I wanted to do. From the moment I started I knew this was a career I wanted to pursue. Since starting my apprenticeship here at Park Road, I have grown in confidence and developed my knowledge through experience, guidance and support from all the team. Connor – Park Road, apprentice Apply online today If you have a passion for working with children or are looking for a career change why not come and join the fun. If our childcare apprenticeship scheme is something you’re interested in pursuing, contact us for more information and apply online today. What Our Staff Say My name is Carla and I’m the room leader in Preschool. I go to work knowing that my knowledge, experience and passion is appreciated, I have a fantastic management team who listen, support and encourage me to be the best I can be. Working with a great team to deliver the best care for every child in our room. I love my role and feel like I make a difference. 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