Job Description

Skills Bootcamp - Carmela Coady Childcare

Our Early Years Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills, land a job, and start making money sooner.


We've teamed up with top employers and local authorities to create this program. When you finish, you'll have a fast track to our Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, cutting down your learning time by up to six months and getting you into your dream job faster. We'll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you'll be ready to dive straight in.


And the best part? It's completely

free

, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away.

About our Skills Bootcamp:

Shoots Training are proud to offer a 7 week programme consisting of live online group learning, 1-1 support from a dedicated team of Trainers, weekly placement with a local Early Years setting, support with your DBS application and a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate.


Over the course of 7 weeks you will take part in fun learning sessions designed to provide you with an introduction to childcare and help you to understand more about how children learn and develop. You will spend one day a week on a placement with a local Nursery where you get the opportunity to test your practical skills and begin to form relationships with what will hopefully become the setting for your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.


All taught sessions will be online, and you will need to attend an in-person First Aid training day.

What to expect:

Absolutely free to join:

As long as you're 19 or older and meet our criteria, there are no fees whatsoever. And if you advance to our accelerated Level 3 apprenticeship, there's no cost there either.

Fast-track your journey:

This Skills Bootcamp provides a direct route to our accelerated Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, saving you up to six months of learning time.

Topics covered:

Introduction to childcare, Safeguarding legislation and guidance plus a deeper look at Child Development.

CPD Certifications:

We offer you the opportunity to complete online courses to support your continuing professional development in Food Hygiene and Food Allergens.

Secure your paediatric first aid certification

, crucial for Early Years work. Shoots Training will cover the expenses for this.

Assistance with your

DBS application:

We'll take care of the costs and paperwork for your DBS application, allowing you to concentrate on your studies.

Tailored assistance:

Enjoy personalised support and guidance throughout your course, ensuring you have all the resources and help you need to excel. We will also support by helping with CV-writing and mock-interviews to help you practice and prepare.

Please be aware:

All participants are required to undergo a mandatory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). Upon enrolment, our team will contact you to arrange this process. Not completing an enhanced DBS check could impact your eligibility to secure a position in an Early Years setting.


Applicants must have at least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to a GCSE grade C/GCSE grade 4), although we do accept those with a Level 1 qualification (GCSE grade D/GCSE grade 3). However, applicants with a Level 1 qualification in English and Maths must be open to completing a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification as part of the Early Years Educator apprenticeship.


Prior to enrolment, learners will be requested to provide certificates as evidence of their English and Maths proficiency level.


Applicants will not be able to complete the Skills Bootcamp if currently in any form of education.


The Skills Bootcamp is open for learners living in the funding area determined by the Local Authorities.


Access to an internet connection, a laptop or computer with microphone and camera function are required. The ability to travel to/from a local Early Years setting, as well as for the First Aid training is essential.

After you have completed this 7 week course, you will head into your accelerated Apprenticeship, where you will complete the remaining 12 months of your Apprenticeship at Carmela Coady Childcare


Based in Bournemouth, Carmela Coady Childcare offers a home from home environment which enables the children to learn and develop through play and interaction.


Carmela Coady strives to ensure that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a fun, safe and stimulating environment, where the children's inquisitive nature is nurtured and they are allowed the opportunity to explore the world around them.


This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress in their Childcare career, working in a more intimate setting whilst working alongside and learning from qualified and dedicated childcare professionals.

Your duties as an apprentice will include:

Participating in the day to day running of the setting Planning and assisting with setting up different activities for the children, keeping the children engaged, as well as participating with the activities Observing the children and assisting on days out as well as in the setting Gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the apprenticeship Ensuring the setting is kept clean and tidy at all times Assisting with checks around the setting Keeping up to date with all coursework Assisting the children with the bathroom, as well as changing nappies

Hours;

Carmela Coady Childcare is open from 7:30am until 18:00pm, Monday to Friday The successful candidate will be required to work up to 40 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed

Qualities Required;

The ideal candidate will be flexible, hardworking & willing to learn, with great communication skills, and the ability to work as part of the team as well as using your initiative. Due to the nature of the role, a good understanding of the EYFS and experience of looking after children would be preferred.

Requirements;

You must be able to gain a clear DBS GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent are desired
A good standard of verbal and written English








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