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Childcare Modern Apprentice

Forward Steps · Scotland · G21 3QT

Apprenticeship Level 4 Onsite Creatives & Design
LocationScotland
PostcodeG21 3QT
Apply by4 Dec 2026
QualificationModern Apprenticeship, SCQF level 7
Training providerl&g learning (scotland) ltd
Job ID55339
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About the role

✨ Kickstart Your Childcare Career as a Modern Apprentice! ✨

Ready to make a real difference? 🌟 We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join an incredible childcare setting in Glasgow as a Modern Apprentice.

Working with children is a career like no other! You'll have the awesome chance to shape young lives, spark creativity, and teach skills that will last a lifetime. 🧠 This Modern Apprenticeship is your fast-track to becoming a qualified Childcare Practitioner! πŸ†

As a Modern Apprentice, you'll be working alongside experienced team members, gaining hands-on experience and learning directly from our management team. This is a full-time role, packed with opportunities! πŸš€

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-Day:

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Setting up engaging learning environments for a day of fun and exploration!
  • πŸ’‘ Delivering exciting learning activities aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Ensuring the safety and well-being of every child, always.
  • 🍎 Assisting with meal and snack times.
  • 🌳 Embracing the outdoors and playing in all kinds of weather! β˜€οΈπŸŒ§οΈ

This fantastic apprenticeship program lasts around 12 months, leading to an SVQ 3 Social Services Children and Young People qualification. πŸŽ“ Once completed, you'll be a fully qualified Childcare Practitioner! You'll be employed directly by the nursery, with l&g Learning providing dedicated support throughout your training journey. 🀝

Key responsibilities

  • Setting up the play environment for a fun filled day of learning
  • Implement planned learning experiences in line with the Curriculum for Excellence
  • Keep children safe and well at all times
  • Assist with snack, lunches and dinners
  • Play outdoors in all weather!

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (You’ll have a head start in this vacancy if you’ve completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in a related field. We’ll need you to provide evidence of your qualification and show you gained the relevant skills from your placement. You should demonstrate a desire to work within the Childcare sector and have some form of relatable experience. Ideally you will have one National 5 qualification including English. However, we understand that not everyone will have achieved this level of qualification and will take this into consideration. Anyone who has completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in Childcare will get direct access to the interview stage.)

Skills

communicationteamworkproblem-solving