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Early Years Apprentice
To help children acquire self-help skills, including dressing, feeding, toilet training and an awareness of personal hygiene as an important element of planning to support learning and development To act as key person for a group of children, by observing, monitoring and accurately recording each child’s individual development Ensure that all your key children have an accurate up to date record of their learning and achievements Implement positive management of children’s behaviour Be proactive in the use of reflective practice to help develop and improve own practice and working environment Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective relationships with parents and other agencies To support the transitions throughout the nursery and to mainstream school To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery, including ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times. Be prepared to help where needed in preparation of snack, meals, cleaning of equipment and doing laundry etc. To work in partnership with fellow colleagues to create an effective nursery team and be fully involved in all activities associated with the nursery Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment To clean up after activities ensuring equipment is stored properly To work under supervision to maintain records and documentation that complies with statutory requirements To be aware and comply with nursery’s child protection policy, confidentiality procedures and other nursery policies and procedures In consultation with Room Manager, Assistant Room Manager assist in identifying suitable care plans when accommodating children with special educational needs To ensure that quality handovers are given to parents on collection in accordance with collection procedures To share in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in the nursery To ensure that all cleaning records are written and filed for evidence To report and record all accidents, incidents and to be aware of all risk assessments within the nursery To implement the necessary health and safety, fire, accident and emergency procedures in accordance with Sandytots policies. To report any signs of illness, neglect or apparently non accidental injury directly to the Room supervisor/ Assistant or a senior member of the management team Providing comfort and warmth to a poorly child, ensuring that the senior team is made aware of the child’s progress To assist in the organisation of the room and help to ensure that the staff/child ratios are maintained at all times To attend staff meeting the first Wednesday of each month Participate in regular parent’s evening, open weekends and children’s outings Keep up to date with developments in childcare through regular training as appropriate Ensure that practices fully embrace the company’s equality of opportunity policy at all times To ensure that everyone is treated as individuals with respect and full consideration Ensure that the requirements of children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are fully supported via appropriate programmes To assist in the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds To assist in the provision of a high quality environment Training: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard You will spend 4 days a week in the work place and one day a week at Stafford College Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to apply for any appropriate vacancy available at that time. It is our firm commitment to offer a permanent position wherever possible upon completion of your level 2 with the potential to progress to your level 3 qualification.Employer Description:At Sandytots, we have high expectations of ourselves. We aim to provide high quality care and a wide range of stimulating and fun experiences that will help children develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to help them make sense of the world in which we live.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Good Telephone Manner,Good Listening Skills,Computer Literacy,Good Timekeeping ....Read more...
Childcare Apprenticeship - Barnsley
To work in a 'Good' Ofsted rated children's nursery in Wombwell near Barnsley. A lovely childcare nursery with supportive members of staff who look after and nurture apprentices in the setting to their full potential. You will be expected to deliver high quality care and early years education for children at Forward Steps Nursery taking a proactive approach to providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The post holder will provide full and practical support in the day to day running of the nursery under the supervision of the Nursery Manager and the Deputy Manager.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check which will disclose all cautions, reprimands and warnings as well as convictions. Your role will include; • To provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a safe, secure and stimulating environment and meet their physical, social, emotional, intellectual and development needs.• To plan, organise and implement appropriate programmes and activities both inside and outside the nursery which consider each individual child’s development and encourage creativity, development, co-ordination, independence, self expression and learning through play. This includes free flow systems to aid the development of children’s self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.• To assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment for young children in the care of Forward Steps Nursery.• To assist in the provision of an attractive, stimulating and creative environment and range of equipment, resources, activities and displays, both indoors and outdoors, relevant to the ages and needs of the children which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.• To be fully up to date with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensure that the safety, care, welfare and well being of each child meets the statutory requirements.• To monitor, assess, record and report on the development and progress of children in the care of Forward Steps Nursery.• To keep children’s files up to date with planning for their individual needs, observations, development records and all other relevant documentation following company policies and procedures and as requested by the nursery manager and deputy manager.• To prepare and serve food, milk, drinks and snacks to children as required encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating.• To assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training, toileting, changing clothes and other associated welfare duties• To carry out housekeeping duties including cleaning of the nursery ensuring that clean and hygienic standards are maintained at all times and ensuring that cleaning materials are used safely. Benefits Include; Off the road Parking Annual Christmas Staff Party Good Transport links to the nursery Training:Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Practitioner – Level 2.Training Outcome:Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeshipEmployer Description:Forward Steps is home from home, a 42 place private day nursery that accommodates children from the ages of birth to 5. Working Hours :(08:15-18:15) x4 Days Per WeekSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills ....Read more...
Nursery Assistant Apprentice
Duties and Responsibilities1. To provide the highest standards of quality care and education.2. To ensure that health and safety and security measures are constantly maintained.3. To be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, policy and procedures.4. To contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your room in conjunction with other staff.5. To keep an accurate and up to date Learning Journal for your key children, for parents.6. Work alongside parents of special needs children to give full integration in the Nursery. Foresee the needs of Special Needs children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate.7. Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.8. To work in close partnership and to develop and maintain good relationships with parents / carers and other family members or outside agencies.9. To attend ALL out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, Graduation Fun Day, parent training evenings, events, etc.10. To be flexible within the working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, putting out bins, doing the laundry, etc. Also, flexibility with regard to working in different rooms as and when required to ensure effective operation of the nursery.11. Work alongside the Manager, Area Manager and staff team to ensure that the vision, philosophy and objectives behind Kingfishers Day Nursery are fulfilled.12. To respect the confidentiality of information received. 13. To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development. To develop your role within the team especially in your capacity as a Key Person:- keep children's files up to date including photographs.- complete observations in a variety of formats. Specific Child Care Tasks are as follows: 1. The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development.2. To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.3. Washing and changing children as required.4. Providing comfort and warmth to all children.5. Providing conscientious and effective supervision of the children.6. To interact and engage with the children.16. To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times. To be an ambassador for Kingfishers both within the nursery and in the wider community.17. To ensure good standards of hygiene and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children.18. To take reasonable care of yourself and others and to comply with the Settings Health and Safety rules Additional Responsibilities1. To initiate and conduct effective risk assessment.2. To run the room smoothly and effectively in the absence of the Head of Room. 3. To support the Room Leader in supervising and monitoring students in training and Nursery Assistants if necessary.4. To ensure planning and observations are being completed.Training:This apprenticeship combines hands-on experience with regular training through a college or approved training provider. At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to study and professional development. It is a higher-level programme designed for those aiming to progress into senior roles within early childhood education.Training Outcome:This role focuses on delivering high-quality care and education for children, with an emphasis on teamwork and professional development within the nursery setting.Employer Description:At Kingfishers Day Nurseries, we have been providing high-quality childcare in Thornton Heath, Croydon, and Coulsdon for over 20 years. We believe every child is unique and strive to create a happy, caring, and stimulating environment where they feel secure and valued. Our mission is to support each child’s emotional, social, and intellectual growth through a broad, balanced, and creative curriculum that encourages independence and teamwork. By nurturing lifelong learning skills and promoting British Values, we aim to help every child make a positive contribution to their community and society.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working on a shift pattern across 5 days, with one dedicated day for college training.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness ....Read more...
Apprentice Customer Service Administrator - DC
Our college values inspire us in all our everyday work – when we created them we all had a voice in shaping our values, and we’re proud of what we came up with together: Kindness, Unity and Excellence. Our values are important to us all and drive everything that we do and believe. In your role, you will be accountable for: Working in collaboration with administration team leaders, MI/funding teams and others in relation to the operation of the college. To be a main point of contact for the relevant teaching/curriculum area, including front of house duties. Develop strong working links with a specific curriculum area, to become very familiar with their working practices and curriculum offer, but retaining a college-wide perspective and willingness to work with other curriculum teams in times of staff shortages and need. Working closely with admissions teams, ensuring that the application and interview process runs at maximum effectiveness and efficiency, including apprenticeships where appropriate. Take part in all enrolment activities ensuring that students are correctly and fully enroled, showing correct courses and start/end dates. Be familiar with all the college processes in matters relating to students and courses, and ensure that change requests are made correctly and in a timely manner. Provide robust support to academic staff to ensure all students are registered correctly and timely with awarding bodies. Including paperwork and ‘reporting’ involved in apprenticeship management. Provide an outstanding student absence management service to support curriculum staff and students. Effective maintenance of other operating systems, including advice on timetables and production of registers, checking completion of registers and chasing up of missing data. Gain a good knowledge of the funding requirements, and be in a position to provide advice and guide others. Responsibility for processing of student DBS disclosure checks in curriculum areas where these are required, e.g. childcare and health and social care. Provide a full reception service, including cash handling as prescribed by the customer services team, in centres where reception services are required. Ensure a regular, adequate and accessible supply of college forms, stationery and other consumables as required. To provide invigilation for exams as and when required. There are things that we are all accountable for, whatever your role, these are: Embedding safeguarding into your working practices and escalating any safeguarding concerns immediately in line with the College’s safeguarding policy. Embedding Health and Safety best practices and ensuring a safe working environment for everyone within your area of responsibility, according to the Health and Safety at Work Act. Being a champion and advocate for Equality and Diversity throughout College. Behaving in a manner that displays British values. Being committed to reviews of your performance and your own Continuous Professional Development. Any other duties commensurate with your role that may be required from time to time. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.Training:You will study at Kirklees College, following the Business Administrator Level 3 (the standard you follow will be dependent on experience, so you could be placed on the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner standard). The course will cover a range of Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours as outlined by the Apprenticeship Standard. These will be transferable and suitable to an administration role in any sector. Health and Safety and other role-specific processes and tools will be taught in the company. If you do not meet the requirements for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to be offered the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2. Should you be offered the level 2 Customer Service apprenticeship, on successful completion, you may be offered the opportunity to later progress onto the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. Business Administrator Level 3. After 18 months, you will complete an End Point Assessment. This will involve the following: Showcase/Portfolio. Interview. Presentation on Project. Knowledge Test. Practical Observation. Professional Discussion. You are given time off to study; you are required to attend Kirklees College, Huddersfield Centre. You will also attend other meetings via Teams to complete work for your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Whilst there will be no guarantee of a substantive position with the college at the end of the period, the college will guide, support and encourage suitable apprentices to apply for appropriate vacancies as and when they arise. The college has a very good record of supporting workers through in-house apprenticeships and many apprentices have secured employment with the college beyond their apprenticeship.Employer Description:Our mission is creating opportunities, changing lives and this is at the heart of everything we do. The college has a common set of values for both students and staff: Kindness, Unity and Excellence, and they define how we behave and interact with each other. Kirklees College is a uniquely vocational college whose student community reflects the diversity of the local area. We offer inspirational teaching in industry standard, state-of-the-art facilities and ensure curriculum is developed with employers to enable students to progress. At Kirklees College we aim to foster an honest and compassionate approach to ourselves, our people and environment, develop a shared purpose across our community, and set a culture of high aspiration, expectation and success. We strive to be ahead of the curve in our approach to teaching and learning and be a first-choice provider for students and industry alike. With over 10,000 students on full-time and part-time courses, and apprenticeships, we provide seven bespoke centres across the Kirklees region, from two main centres based in Dewsbury and Huddersfield, and dedicated learning centres for Animal Care, Construction, Engineering, Process Manufacturing and Higher Education.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - There will be a requirement to work evenings and weekends for enrolment and other events at any of our other sites throughout the academic year. 8.30am until 5pm Monday to Thursday. Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Excellent attendance,Work Experience ....Read more...
Sports Coach Apprentice
Are you passionate about sport and physical activity? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you! School Sport Coaches design and deliver coaching programmes that focus on the acceleration of sustainable mastery of children’s psychomotor skills and wider physical education standards. They profile children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development needs. They measure psychomotor, technical and tactical skills in a range of physical activity contexts drawn from the Department for Education’s National Curriculum to enable physical education targets to be agreed. These results are used to create a high-level curriculum plan that considers school term schedules and a ‘whole child’ development approach. Supporting the delivery of high quality and inclusive PE lessons to pupils in school in line with the requirements of the national curriculum for PE Support/lead extra-curricular activities and clubs Assist with school games competitions & events Run/organise and support physical activity and engagement at break and lunch times To support pupils in accessing other learning activities as directed by the teacher To provide cover for PE / Sports staff when absent To ensure the maintenance of PE equipment, checking for quality and safety, undertaking repairs / modifications within your own capabilities and reporting other damages as appropriate. To monitor stock and supplies, cataloguing as required To prepare PE equipment / resources / materials as required by staff within strict time scales To implement structured learning activities / teaching programmes in line with the National Curriculum, under the direction of the teacher To demonstrate, and assist others in the safe and effective use of PE equipment / materials To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement To maintain records as requested Administration tasks related to planning and evaluating coaching activities/projects Safeguard children at all times Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice Support the teachers and other staff in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate Why Choose Evo Sports Evo Sports is the perfect place for a young person who wants an active, rewarding and varied role in sport or education. Apprentices choose us because we offer: Energetic work where every day feels different Supportive mentoring and real coaching experience Opportunities to lead sessions early in the apprenticeship Experience across PE, childcare, youth leadership and holiday activities A friendly, professional and ambitious team A chance to make a real impact on children’s confidence and wellbeing You won’t be stuck behind a desk—you’ll be teaching, leading, running games, planning lessons, interacting with staff and becoming an important part of school life. If you are passionate about sport, enjoy working with young people and want a career that is active, meaningful and exciting, Evo Sports is the perfect place to begin your journey. Training:During this programme, apprentices will engage with training that will develop and enhance their coaching skills and equip them to work in a variety of environments, with a range of stakeholders and work effectively in partnership with other organisations. In addition to this, there will also be a unique opportunity for candidates to engage with training that will develop and enhance their classroom practice/teaching skills so they can deliver whole class teaching for PE. Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard Sector specific CPD, such as: Multi-skills coaching - practical coaching skills Behaviour Management Practical PE Curriculum Outdoor adventurous activities Gymnastics Dance Safeguarding / Prevent Mental Health and Wellbeing Training Outcome:We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following: Careers within the Sport Coaching industry Careers within the Education sector including Behaviour & Learning Mentors, Teaching Assistants and Primary Teaching Potential further employment with the employer Opportunity for further education Candidates successfully achieving this apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as a Practitioner. Employer Description:Evo Sports is a dynamic, forward-thinking coaching and education provider offering high-quality PE, wrap-around care, after-school clubs and holiday camps across primary schools. Our work blends modern pedagogy, creativity, curriculum expertise and a genuine passion for helping young people become fitter, happier and more confident. For those looking at a sports Apprenticeship, Evo Sports is the ideal environment to learn, grow and experience real coaching in action. Apprentices don’t just assist lessons; they become part of planning, delivering and shaping outstanding school sport. They gain hands-on experience across multiple settings, develop professional teaching skills, and join a supportive team committed to high standards and positive relationships. If you are passionate about physical education, teaching or coaching, Evo Sports offers the perfect place to launch your career. What We Do: High-Quality, Tailored PE Programmes Every school we work with receives a bespoke, structured programme designed around its facilities, curriculum goals and student needs. We plan two sports per term and adapt lessons according to space, equipment and weather, providing a flexible and professional approach. Apprentices will be involved in planning, supporting lessons, adapting activities and gradually taking on small-group and whole-class delivery under supervision.Cross-Curricular PE – Learning Beyond the Lesson Thanks to an IB-informed teaching background, many of our units integrate learning from other subjects. This helps children see PE as more than movement—it becomes an opportunity to think, apply knowledge and make real-world connections. Apprentices will learn how to build these links, communicate concepts clearly and support children in understanding why fitness and movement matter.What Apprentices Gain With Evo Sports Apprenticeship at Evo Sports is hands-on, practical and varied. You will gain: 1. Real Coaching Experience From day one, apprentices assist warm-ups, support skill stations, help manage groups and gradually take responsibility for leading sections of lessons. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will confidently deliver full sessions with planning support. 2. Planning and Curriculum Understanding Apprentices learn how units are structured, how to build progression, how to differentiate, and how to plan in challenging environments (e.g., limited space or weather restrictions). 3. Behaviour and Group Management Working across year groups builds strong communication and leadership skills that are essential for teaching and coaching careers. 4. Professional Experience in Schools Apprentices work directly with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders, building confidence and professionalism. 5. Supportive Mentoring You will receive regular feedback, guidance on planning, help with coursework and opportunities to reflect on your teaching. Evo Sports invests in developing your confidence and competence. Working Hours :We deliver sessions Monday to Friday and expect to offer a minimum of 15 hours per week, although this is flexible and dependent on the timetable from September. This will be year round and not only term time.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Working with Children,Report Writing,Sports Coaching ....Read more...