Childcare Modern Apprentice

About the role

Modern Apprentice - Early Years Practitioner ✨

Location: Edinburgh EH10 (permanent role) & Multiple Vacancies in Private Nurseries across Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Ready to kickstart an awesome career shaping the next generation? 🤩 We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our amazing teams as Modern Apprentices in childcare. Forget boring entry requirements – we value passion and potential! 🔥 This opportunity is funded by Skills Development Scotland, so you'll be learning while you earn towards a recognised qualification.

What's in it for YOU?

• Gain incredible hands-on experience in a super rewarding role, making a real difference in children's lives. 🧸
• Work and study for 12-15 months, earning a nationally recognised qualification. 📚
• Open the door to a career as a qualified Early Years Practitioner! 🚀
• Understand the massive impact you have on a child's learning and development journey. 🌱

The Deets:

• Hours: Full-time, 35–40 hours per week (Mon–Fri in nursery, or varied hours in Out of School Care).
• Pay: £8 per hour (National Minimum Wage for Modern Apprentices). 💰

As a Modern Apprentice, you'll:

• Work towards an SCQF Level 7 qualification with our partners Carousel Training Centre. 🤝
• Attend monthly training and get top-notch support from an Assessor. 👩‍🏫
• Earn your SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People). 🏆
• Develop the skills to become a qualified Early Years Practitioner in just 12–15 months.

What you'll be doing:

• Helping create a safe and positive environment for little ones. 🏡
• Being a super valuable team member. 💪
• Assisting with fun, active, and educational activities. 🎨⚽
• Getting real experience with children from babies to pre-schoolers. 👶👧
• Learning about child development through creative play. 💡
• Supporting with personal care tasks (don't worry, we'll train you!).
• Chatting with parents and carers to support each child’s learning. 🗣️
• Helping with daily nursery routines like snacks and tidying up. 🍎
• Following safeguarding procedures to keep everyone safe and sound. ✅

Key responsibilities

• Work with the staff team to create a safe, positive environment for children.
• Support staff in delivering fun, active, and educational activities.
• Support with personal care tasks (toileting, dressing, feeding).
• Engage with parents/carers to support each child’s learning journey.
• Help with nursery routines, including snack preparation and cleaning equipment.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (What We’re Looking For:- • Enthusiastic and confident individuals who want to work in a Nursery or Out of School Care setting. • Good communication skills and a genuine desire to support the development of young children. • The ability to engage and interact enthusiastically with children. No previous experience is required — just passion, commitment, and a willingness to learn.)

Skills