An exciting opportunity has arisen for two child care apprentices with Humpty Dumpty Childcare in Dartmouth.

The Apprentice’s Role

The role will require you to support and update records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities and meals served. You will be expected to follow their policies for confidentiality and to report appropriate information regarding children and their backgrounds to the Day Care Leader.

Whilst working at this nursery, you must take into consideration the individual needs of the children respecting race, religion and culture, along with having an awareness of social needs and being sympathetic to their emotional needs.

You will also help children to understand and demonstrate good health, hygiene and personal habits during meal times, rest periods and bathroom use.

Working Hours: The working hours will be between 30 and 40 hours per week on a rota basis, hours will be between 7.30am and 6.00pm.

Wages: £148.00 per week, based on a 40 hour week. Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 332442.

The nursery's mission is to create happy memories and curious minds. Each of their purpose built nurseries is spacious and secure, with brilliant play facilities, including extensive outside play areas. All their staff are professionally qualified to a minimum of level 3 and they’re proud to have held the prestigious investors in people award since 1999.

Their first nursery opened in 1989 and their priority ever since has been to ensure children have a safe, happy and productive nursery experience. They are a family-owned and managed business, and they were delighted to discover in a recent survey that 100% of their parents would recommend them to a friend. In addition, their nurseries are recognised as having a number of outstanding features by Ofsted. All of their staff are professionally qualified to a minimum of level 3.

Past Apprentices

This is an exciting opportunity to become the first apprentice at Humpty Dumpty Childcare.

The nursery may consider supporting progression for the right candidate upon successful completion of qualification.

Skills Required

You will need to be reliable, enthusiastic, up-beat and able to work in a flexible way. You must listen actively to children and respond with warmth and empathy. Good communication and interpersonal skills with children, colleagues and parents are also essential.

You will need to have the ability to work as part of a team but also to work independently with the children on activities and development. You must understand the importance of confidentiality. The successful apprentice must enjoy caring and playing with young children and have a hands on, can do attitude.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant will need to be highly reliable with a flexible attitude to work. You must have an upbeat attitude and be somebody who likes the outdoors and shows enthusiasm whilst supporting the children on a daily basis

A bright, bubbly personality which can create a warm, family environment will be welcomed within the nursery, by the children, families and staff. As an apprentice, you must be able to work with other adults and be able to demonstrate good teamwork skills, follow instructions and seek clarification when required.

An ability to communicate well with children, staff and parents is essential.

Prior Qualifications

Qualifications required for this role, include GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications such as functional skills.

Additional Requirements

In order to be successful for this position, you will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. This will be arranged by the employer after successfully completing the initial interview.

The Apprenticeship in Child Care includes:

• Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
• Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights
• Emergency First Aid
• Certified Health and Safety Course
• Internet Safety / Safeguarding

Most aspects of the qualification and training will be delivered at your workplace where you will be supported throughout your training by your employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated assessor who will help you, and monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship.

As an additional qualification you will also achieve Emergency and Paediatric First Aid, and a Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.