Flying Start Childcare Apprentice

To support the team in providing high quality childcare provision for children aged 2-3 years within Flying Start settings

You will need:

Experience/ Interest of working with Babies/Young children and their families

Basic knowledge of child development

A good general education.

Willingness to work toward QCF level 2 and level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development, within an agreed timescale.

Motivation and enthusiasm for the post and an understanding of the tasks required.

Friendly and approachable manner and be able to communicate with a range of professionals and parents

Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate

The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Flying Start Programme. Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme and is available in targeted areas supporting all families to give 0-3-year olds a Flying Start in life. The programme aims to provide intensive support services for children and their families.

The focus of the programme is on promoting language, cognitive, social and emotional skills, physical development and the early identification of high needs. This is achieved through the delivery of health support and guidance, parenting groups and support and free part time childcare.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Pay Details: Apprentice Rates per hour dependent on age based on National Minimum Wage rates:

18-20: £8.60/ph

21+: £11.44/ph

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, term time only

Main Place of Work: Barry

Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funded project