I’m Looking For An Apprenticeship
Looking for an apprenticeship
Looking to kick-start your career working with children? Doing a childcare apprenticeship is a great way to bridge the gap
Benefits of an apprenticeship
- You don’t need any previous experience
- There are no classrooms to attend - all lessons are virtual/online
- You get paid a wage, so you'll earn while you learn
- You gain first-hand experience of work
- You’ll train alongside experienced staff
- You’ll gain skills which make you more employable
- You’ll gain a nationally recognised childcare qualification
Please be aware you will be required to do an initial assessment in order to qualify for government funding and achieve the minimum entry requirements for each course.
You will also be required to complete functional skills exams for English and maths unless you have any exemptions or have previously achieved the required levels.
How Does It Work?
Step 1
You send us your CV, and we find you an apprentice role that we think you’d suit.
We contact the employer, send them your CV and arrange an interview date for you.
Step 2
If your interview with the employer went well, we’ll organise a 2nd interview/trial date. If you don’t get on well in the interview, we start again at step 2.
Step 3
Within 7 days of starting work, we’ll send out a training advisor to enrol you on an apprenticeship course.
Step 4
We’ll stay in touch and provide ongoing help to you as needed during the first month of your new job.
Handy guides to help kick start your career in childcare.
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