CHILDCARE - MODERN APPRENTICESHIP - 6253

Contract: Full time
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage or above
Employer: PA Training
Closing Date: We have ongoing recruitment throughout the year

You will work full time work in a private nursery looking after children aged 0 - 5 years. The role will involve planning stimulating activities suitable for children’s development and meeting the physical, emotional and developmental needs of individual children. You will work towards SVQ Level 3/SCQF Level 7 Social Services (Children and Young People).

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Employer: 

PA Training is an SQA approved centre specialising in SVQs in the care sector.  We recruit on behalf of various private nurseries in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian.

Environment: 

You will work full time work in a private nursery looking after children aged 0 - 5 years. The role will involve providing a caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for babies and children, as well as team work with colleagues and partnership with families.

What might a day in this role look like?

A typical day will include:
 

• preparing the environment
• planning stimulating activities suitable for children’s development
• preparing snacks and supervising meals
• meeting the physical, emotional and developmental needs of individual children.

What will I learn?

• SVQ Level 3/SCQF Level 7 Social Services (Children and Young People)
• Work based core skills, ICT and Numeracy to SCQF level 5.

What qualifications/skills are required?

​National 5 English is preferred.  No experience is required but an enthusiasm for working with young children, good communication skills, and an ability to use initiative are essential. A positive attitude and caring nature are also required.
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