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Summary
The job role will include working with children of different ages, helping provide a supportive environment for all children and planning and assisting with activities. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.
- Hours: Hours between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Shifts to be confirmed, working days allocated on a 4-week rolling rota. Working all year around, 24 hours a week
- Start date: On are after Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration: Approximately 1 year 6 months
What you'll do at work
- Helping provide a supportive environment for children
- Working alongside team members to help plan and execute a range of activities
- Set up and tidy away on a daily basis
- Monitoring children’s progress
- Cleaning
- Nappy changes
- Working with parents to ensure the best for their children
Where you'll work
4 Walnut Tree Cottages
Coldswood Road
Ramsgate
CT12 5AH
Training schedule
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
- Paediatric First Aid
- Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
- Work-based and tutor-supported online training
- Preparation for End Point Assessment
- https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5
Essential qualifications
GCSE's in: Maths and English (grade 9-4 or A* to C (or predicted))
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: Level 2 Childcare (grade Pass)
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative
- Communication with children
- Communication with parents
- Willing to learn
- Energetic
- Talkative
- Bubbly
- Caring
- Kind
- Loving
- Friendly
- Patient
Other requirements
This job can be hard when babies are unsettled, or colds are rife and you need to be able to leave anything at the door and be the happy person the children want to see. Also changing a nappy can be a challenge. Please note that if you do not have a level 2 childcare qualification, you will still be considered for this role if you have some relevant work experience.
About this employer
Buttercups Childminder's is an Ofsted registered company with 5 star reviews. Buttercups has the interests of children at the heart. They help the children, learn, be creative and grow as an individual.
After this apprenticeship:
- Potential for full-time employment
- The qualifications you gain can help towards higher education or other employment
- Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop professional skills whilst earning a salary
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
