INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
Modern Apprentice Living Wage: £13.45 Per Hour with effect from 1st April .
Apprenticeships play an important role in our organisation and provide people in our communities with a route into a challenging and rewarding career with North Lanarkshire Council.
We aim to be a true reflection of the communities we serve, which is why encouraging talent from all backgrounds to join North Lanarkshire Council is important to us. We’ve found that Apprenticeship opportunities are one of the very best ways to equip people with the skills they need to succeed. You will be able to make a difference for our communities doing work that really matters.
What’s the role?
Early Learning & Childcare in North Lanarkshire has gone through a period of transformational change. This 12-month modern apprenticeship will help you understand and develop your knowledge on the needs of young children. You’ll work as part of a team to encourage learning and development through play and teaching, supporting young children from birth to 5 years. You’ll be working in a variety of Early Learning & Childcare settings to build your experience and travel across North Lanarkshire should be expected.
As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll undertake an SCQF Level 7 in Social Services, Children & Young People. This Apprenticeship would appeal to you if you’re keen to work with young children in an education setting and help us to improve the quality of the experience for our children in North Lanarkshire. Travel to the training provider premises which may not be in the North Lanarkshire area, is to be expected.
What do I need?
We do look for you to have a passion about working with young children and helping them to learn and develop. You should have English and at least three other qualifications (Band A-C) at National 5 level or above. Candidates who have successfully completed a relevant Foundation Apprenticeship will also be considered. We look for Apprentices who can help us deliver our exciting ambition and plans for North Lanarkshire. During the selection process we’ll look for you to demonstrate the key strengths we know you’ll need to be successful; ambition, determination, adaptability, personality, ownership, be pro-active and show willingness to learn.
In accordance with Government Guidelines, you’ll need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) or if you have additional support needs or care experienced, you’ll need to be aged between 16-29 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship).
This role requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children and SSSC Registration.
Here you can access more information about a rewarding career in early learning and childcare.
Working Patterns:
Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm
Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm
These positions are temporary until 06/08/.
Please note that interviews will take place on 18th May .
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.