Do you want to get paid to play? Well it’s not as simple as that but you Earn, Play and Learn.
Fully supported by your nursery team you will be studying for a work-based qualification and have the benefit of accessing a wealth of practical experience to develop your skills and knowledge. You will be studying for a CACHE qualification in Childcare.
As you progress through your apprenticeship you will work alongside our qualified staff and Managers to experience the daily running of the nursery and support the children’s learning and development. At every stage of your apprenticeship journey, you will have the opportunity to work with children, their parents and other colleagues as part of the Nursery Team.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:
· Observe and monitor children's play activities.
· Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
· Working with children to promote health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toileting needs.
· Plan and deliver age/developmentally appropriate activities for children.
To kick start your childcare career we are looking for the following skills and attributes:
· A genuine interest in a long-term career in childcare and education.
· Calm, fun and personable character.
· A good baseline understanding of Maths and English.
The nursery and its team are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary after year 1.
· Uniform supplied
· £400 staff referral bonus
· 40-60% childcare discount
· Great career opportunities
· Training at least twice a year, apprenticeships and further education available.
· Support of passionate Early Years Specialists
· Access to company perks and rewards including money off at some high street shops, cinema tickets for £6.50, free Taste card and many more (discounts and availability may vary)
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme EAP for legal, emotional advice and counselling
· Access to a video GP doctor, so you can book a 15-minute appointment within 15 minutes to 2 hours 24/7 and get your prescription delivered to home/work or ready to collect from a local pharmacy
Salary information: Once qualified you could be earning up to £28,000 minimum.
Working Week:
Here at The Butterfly Patch we offer several different working patterns.
Mon-Fri, 4 days with shifts between 7:30-18:30, totalling 40 hours per week with a 1 hour break.
About the company:
The Butterfly Patch nurseries are a privately-owned family business with 6 nurseries in the South London and Surrey area, with plans to expand. We pride ourselves on inspiring care and learning for our little ones. Every one of our nurseries has its own look and feel but it is very much The Butterfly Patch. We are a growing business with 80+ employees so there are always new opportunities to growth and progress in your career.
Location:
We’re located in the Cobham in a former church hall. Our address is St John’s Hall, Copse Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2TW. You can locate us here: https://bit.ly/2JsBMvX
By car: On-street free parking
By bus: Nearby bus stops serve number 408, 513, 715, 862, Chatterbus C1, C2,
By train: Esher or Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon – South Western
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Note for agencies, we are recruiting our candidate directly to ensure they receive a good experience of The Butterfly Patch – thank you!
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please tell us of any experience you may have in Childcare or why you want to be a childcare apprentice?
Work Location: In person
