Childcare Management Company has an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner within our well-established client's nursery based in North Ayrshire.\n\nA Modern Apprenticeship means that you will receive on-the-job training within a nursery, as you work towards a nationally recognised qualification. As an employee in training you will be paid the Modern Apprenticeship rate of £7.55 per hour for the first 12 months. Thereafter your rate of pay may increase depending on your age and in line Government National Minimum Wage Guidelines. You will also be entitled to paid holidays.\n Successful candidates will work full time in a nursery whilst studying to achieve an SVQ at Level 3 in 'Social Services, Children and Young People'. Once achieved this will allow you to work as a fully qualified Early Years Educator. \n\nDuring your apprenticeship, you will work as part of the nursery team, learning to provide the highest level of early-years education and care to all children attending the nursery. You will also gain the skills required to provide parents with a high quality level of customer service.\n\nYou will be appointed with an assessor from Childcare Management Company who will fully support you throughout your qualification on a one-to-one basis. \n\nSome of the duties required of a trainee include, but are not limited to:\n\nâ¢\tObserving & recording children's development\nâ¢\tFollowing policies and procedures\nâ¢\tEnsuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times\nâ¢\tCreating fun-filled learning experiences through play\nâ¢\tPrepare snacks/lunches for children\nâ¢\tUndertake personal care of children (toileting/nappy changing)\nâ¢\tSetting up resources and playrooms National 5 in English Preferred. Alternatively, 3 x National 4 passes, one of which should be English.\n\nNo previous experience is necessary, however, a genuine desire to work with children is essential.\n\nPersonal Qualities:\nMust have a calm and caring nature and a keen interest in supporting the development of children.\nMust be 100% committed to achieving the SVQ Level 3.\nMust be trustworthy, reliable and a good timekeeper/attender.\n