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Flying Start Childcare Apprentice/Trainee

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Monmouthshire County Council Flying Start Centre, Victoria Estate Monmouth NP25 5AR
Salary
National living wage foundation rate £9.50 per hour
Closing date
9 Apr 2021

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Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

Your responsibilities will include:-

Supporting the childcare practitioners to:

• keep children safe in the setting
• nurture and help children to develop and grow as individuals
• provide stimulating fun activities that will help children to learn through play
• ensure that the setting meets expected hygiene standards at all times
• observe children's development to identify any areas that need more support
• work closely with parents and other professionals within Flying Start
• work as part of a busy and fun team of skilled childcare staff
• contribute to planning for the whole group and individual children

Additional information

Here's what we can provide you with:-

• Support to complete your CCLD qualification and to become a qualified childcare practitioner. Ongoing support to develop your skills further, alongside regular training relevant to your role.
• The opportunity to be part of a team with a “have a go” attitude, we value creativity and innovation.
• The opportunity for you to make a positive difference to the lives of young children in your care.

Requirements

Skills

• have a confident manner when working with young children and adults
• enjoy talking, playing, singing and reading with young children
• enjoy being creative and having fun indoors and out
• have some Welsh language skills suitable for use with young children
• are competant in the use of I.T
• have achieved a Grade C or above GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• enjoy working in a busy environment
• can manage your time to enable you to complete the required qualification for working in the childcare sector

Qualifications

• have achieved a Grade C or above GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: Yes Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:

Qualification:
CCPLD L2

About the employer

Monmouthshire County Council Flying Start Centre, Victoria Estate

Monmouth
NP25 5AR

Disability confident

Yes

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

TBA

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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