Early Years Assistant Apprentice
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Company: YMCA Cheshire
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Location: Crewe, CW1 5DU
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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-2000058099
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Application Deadline Date: 29/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/03/2027
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Working days are to be confirmed, with working hours being: 8.30am-3pm. The working weeks are term time only, 40 weeks per year.
Brief Description
GLO Childcare and Education, part of YMCA Cheshire, is offering an Apprentice Early Years Assistant role, a great opportunity to start a career in early years while working towards a Level 2 qualification.
You'll work alongside the Room Leader and wider team.
Training to be Provided
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject
Future Prospects
Potential for other job roles once trained, further training opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
Job Purpose
- To support the Room Leader and Deputy Room Leader in the day-to-day running of the room for children aged 3 months – 5-year-olds, whilst adhering to YMCA Cheshire policies and procedures.
- Assist the GLO Childcare and Education team in providing a high-quality, safe and stimulating environment in order for children to grow and meet their full potential.
- To comply with all H&S, EYFS and OFSTED legislation and requirements, reporting any compliance concerns to the Room Leader.
Main Tasks
The postholder will:
- Assist GLO Childcare and Education in securing and sustaining OFSTED registration.
- Ensure high-quality, inclusive childcare is continually provided.
- Work alongside other team members to plan and deliver a suitable learning programme in line with the EYFS that offers a wide range of learning experiences, and act as a keyworker for a group of children.
- Be responsible for maintaining effective communication and encouraging and developing a team environment.
- Ensure all daily routines are adhered to.
- Liaise and support parents and carers, ensuring they are well informed of their child's progress.
- Promote cooperative working and networking between GLO Childcare and Education and other areas of YMCA Cheshire's work.
- Have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Early Years practices and current curricula, attending training courses as appropriate.
- Provide efficient administration, collect required data and maintain appropriate and relevant records as required by regulatory bodies.
- Ensure that risk assessments are completed as necessary for activities, equipment and environment.
- Support staff in order to fulfil their roles.
- Support other apprentices, students and work experience placements.
- Attend regular team meetings.
- Implement all organisational and department policies, these include safeguarding and equality and diversity.
- Work towards and achieve agreed quality assurance schemes.
- Ensure excellent customer service is provided, and queries or complaints are dealt with in line with organisation policy.
- Offer a commitment to work unsociable hours when required.
Other Information
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.