Childcare Modern Apprentice

About the role

✨ Launch Your Career in Early Years! Modern Apprenticeship Opportunity ✨

Hey there! 👋 Ready to dive into a super rewarding career where you'll make a real difference in little lives? We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Modern Apprentices in Private Nurseries across Glasgow. Forget boring entry requirements – we're all about your potential and passion! 🚀

This amazing opportunity is funded by Skills Development Scotland, giving you the chance to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification. 🎓

What's In It For You? 🤔

• Build Your Future: Gain awesome practical experience for 12-15 months, working towards a qualification that sets you up for a fantastic career as a qualified Early Years Practitioner. 🌟
• Make a Difference: Be part of a fun and rewarding role, shaping the learning and development journey of young children. You'll see firsthand the impact you have! 🌱
• Hands-On Learning: Get stuck into real work, learning all about child development through play and activities. You'll be supporting staff, engaging with kids from babies to pre-schoolers, and even helping with everyday routines. 🧸⚽
• Team Vibes: Become a valued member of our supportive staff team, working together to create a safe and positive environment for everyone. 🤝

The Nitty-Gritty: 💰

• Hours: Full-time, 35–40 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
• Pay: £8 per hour (National Minimum Wage for Modern Apprentices).

Your Apprenticeship Journey: 🗺️

You'll work towards an SCQF Level 7 qualification in partnership with Carousel Training Centre and your Employer. Expect monthly training classes and regular support from an Assessor, helping you gain your SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People). You'll be job-ready and qualified in just 12–15 months! 💯

What You'll Be Doing: 🛠️

• Contributing to a safe and positive nursery environment.
• Supporting staff with fun, active, and educational activities for children.
• Learning about child development through creative play.
• Assisting with personal care tasks (toileting, dressing, feeding).
• Engaging with parents and carers to support each child's learning.
• Helping with nursery routines like snack prep and tidying.
• Following safeguarding procedures to keep all children safe and secure.

Location: Based in Edinburgh EH54.

Ready to apply and build amazing futures? Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• 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