Childcare Modern Apprentice
Hyde n Seek · Scotland · G21 4SF
About the role
✨ Modern Apprentice - Early Years Practitioner ✨
Location: Springburn G21 & various Private Nurseries across Glasgow 📍
Ready to kickstart an amazing career where you can make a real difference? 🙌 If you're passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping futures, this is the opportunity for you!
This Modern Apprenticeship, funded by Skills Development Scotland, is your pathway into the rewarding world of childcare. Forget entry requirements – we focus on your potential! We assess every applicant at the interview stage, so bring your enthusiasm! 🔥
What's in it for YOU? 🚀
- Build a Rewarding Career: Gain invaluable experience making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Learn & Earn: Enjoy 12-15 months of practical, hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. 🎓
- Future-Proof Your Career: Progress to become a qualified Early Years Practitioner. 🌟
- Empower Young Learners: Understand the crucial role you play in a child's development journey.
The Deets: 💰
- Hours: Full-time, 35–40 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
- Pay: £8 per hour (National Minimum Wage for Modern Apprentices).
What You'll Be Doing: 🛠️
- Contributing to a safe and positive nursery environment.
- Becoming an essential part of a dedicated team.
- Assisting staff in delivering fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged babies to pre-school.
- Learning about child development through creative play.
- Supporting with daily routines, including personal care and snack prep.
- Engaging with parents and carers to support each child's learning.
- Championing safeguarding to ensure every child is safe and secure.
Your Qualification Journey: 📚
- Working towards a SCQF Level 7 qualification in partnership with Carousel Training Centre.
- Receiving regular support from a dedicated Assessor and attending monthly training classes.
- Earning your SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People).
Join us and help build bright futures! 🌈
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.)