Apprentice Childminding Assistant at Buttercups Childminders
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Company: Buttercups Childminders
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Location: Ramsgate, CT12 5AH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000043852
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Application Deadline Date: 23/08/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Hours between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Shifts to be confirmed, working days allocated on a 4-week rolling rota. Working all year around.
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
- 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
Future Prospects
- 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
Vacancy Detail
- 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
Other Information
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.