Childcare Modern Apprentice
Morningside Children's Nursery · Scotland · EH10 4RE
About the role
π Kickstart Your Career: Modern Apprentice - Early Years Practitioner π
Location: Multiple vacancies across Glasgow π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ. (Also, a post in Edinburgh EH10 available!)
Are you ready to jump into a career that's not just a job, but a chance to shape the future? β¨ If you're passionate about working with kids and want to make a real difference, we want you!
This isn't just any apprenticeship β it's a funded Modern Apprenticeship through Skills Development Scotland, meaning NO academic entry requirements! π We assess your potential at the interview stage.
What's in it for YOU? π€©
- Real-World Experience: Gain 12-15 months of hands-on work experience in a super fun and rewarding environment.
- Nationally Recognised Qualification: Study towards a SCQF Level 7 qualification, plus get your SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People). π
- Career Progression: This is your fast track to becoming a qualified Early Years Practitioner. π
- Make a Difference: See firsthand the huge impact you'll have on children's learning and development journeys. π±
- Support System: You'll attend monthly training sessions and get regular guidance from your Assessor. π€
The Deets: π°
- Hours: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week. (Typical nursery hours Monday-Friday, or varied shifts in Out of School Care.)
- Pay: Β£8 per hour (National Minimum Wage for Modern Apprentices).
As a Modern Apprentice, you'll:
- Work towards your SCQF Level 7 and SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People).
- Team up with the staff to create a safe and awesome environment for children. π§Έ
- Be a key player in delivering engaging, active, and educational activities. π¨
- Get hands-on with children from babies all the way to pre-school. πΆπ§
- Learn all about child development through creative play. π‘
- Help with essential tasks like personal care and meal prep. π
- Chat with parents and carers to support each child's unique learning path. π£οΈ
- Follow strict safeguarding procedures to keep everyone safe and sound. β
Ready to build futures and have a blast doing it? Apply now! π
Key responsibilities
- Work with the staff team to create a safe, positive environment for children.
- Be a valued member of a team.
- Support staff in delivering fun, active, and educational activities.
- Gain hands-on experience with children from babies to pre-school age.
- Learn how children develop through creative play and activities.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (What Weβre Looking For:- β’ Enthusiastic and confident individuals who want to work in a Nursery or Out of School Care setting. β’ Good communication skills and a genuine desire to support the development of young children. β’ The ability to engage and interact enthusiastically with children. No previous experience is required β just passion, commitment, and a willingness to learn.)