Job description:

The Aspire Training Team are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Phoenix Childcare, as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice.

Based in Ellacombe, Torquay, Phoenix Childcare provide quality, affordable and integrated childcare, education and family support while working in partnership with the families of children in their care to ensure that they meet each child’s needs.

Our clear vision means that we are working together to meet the needs of every child. We acknowledge and value parents/carers as primary educators and we will work alongside families for the benefit of children. By providing a high quality, integrated play and learning environment, our vision helps to strengthen and support the development of children and their families within the local area of Torquay, and works especially close with the community of Ellacombe.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include;

• To be reliable, honest and have to passion to making a difference
• To have great communication skills
• Developing professional relationships with parents/carers 
• Deliver and collect school children who are attending before and after school club 

Qualities required;

• You must be driven and dedicated to helping children, with a passion for working in early years care
• Have a genuine passion and care for our children and parents helping to provide them with the best start in life
• You will also need to possess excellent language skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Be inspirational (whilst not minding getting a little bit muddy and glittery along the way)!
• This role suits someone who doesn’t mind embracing their inner child

Hours;

• Phoenix Childcare offer a day nursery provision running from 07:30-18:00 on an all year round basis.
• The successful candidate would be expected to work a 37.5 hours per week with various shift patterns as the setting also hold before and after school club.

Requirements;

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential when applying for this role 
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent 

Benefits;

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Put your childcare knowledge and skills into practice and become part of our Phoenix Childcare family. You will be a highly valued and supported member of our team.