Apprenticeship Of The Week - Childcare

Apprenticeship Of The Week - Childcare

Job title

Childcare Apprentice

Who would I work for?

Busy Bees Nursery  

This is a purpose-built nursery on the grounds of the Rotherham General Hospital, with fully equipped amazing resources including a natural heuristic area in every room. There are lots of opportunities for developing imagination through play. There is a chef onsite who prepares meals fresh everyday and large outdoor play areas for each room.

What does the role involve?

  • Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
  • Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
  • Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
  • Ensuring each child’s individual needs are met

How much will I be paid?

Annual wage: £8,944.00

How long is the apprenticeship?

16 months with progression to a permanent Level 3 position at Busy Bees nursery.

What school grades do I need to access an apprenticeship like this?

Minimum 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths.  Skills the employer is looking for include:

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Time management
  • Motivation
  • Professional development
  • Enthusiasm
  • Kindness
  • Approachable
  • Reliability
  • Confidence

What training will they give me?

  • Early Years Practitioner level 2. 

This includes learning the following:

  • EYFS 
  • Safeguarding
  • Equality and diversity
  • Young children’s development
  • Importance of play
  • Communicating with babies and young children
  • Supporting the health and wellbeing of children
  • Supporting children with special educational needs (SEND)

This is a September start date so suitable for a school leaver.

For further information and to apply, click the button below.

Apprenticeship of the Week - Equine Groom

Apprenticeship of the Week - Equine Groom

Job title
Apprentice in Horse Care – Equine Groom Level 2

Who would I work for?
Various locations including: equestrian centres, stables, livery yards and farms.

What does the role involve?
Day to day horse care including the general care and condition of the horses, preparing them for competition or riding.

Duties will include all aspects of Horse Care, e.g:

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming
  • Plaiting
  • Health care
  • Travelling
  • Feeding
  • Grooming at competitions / riding


How much will I be paid?
Minimum wage £129 per week

How long is the apprenticeship?
As an apprentice it will take about 13 months to complete the Level 2 as an equine groom. Progression to a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom would take approximately 18 months to complete.  A Level 3 Farrier apprenticeship takes a minimum of three years to complete.

What school grades do I need to access an apprenticeship like this?
Minimum 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths.

What training will they give me?
There are a choice of local training providers – and just this week there are 8 paid apprenticeship vacancies for this role within a 10 mile radius of Rotherham.

Training Providers include:

Stubbing Court Training: http://www.stubbingcourttraining.com/apprenticeships/#

Askham Bryan College: https://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/uploads/files/27404_ABC_2021_Apprenticeships_Guide_6pp_A5_WEB.pdf

 We are also fortunate to have the National Horse Racing College so close to us in Doncaster – offering full time training in both jockeying and horse care.

https://www.thenhc.co.uk/

Apprenticeship of the Week - Apprentice Autocare Technician (Kwik-Fit)

Apprenticeship of the Week - Apprentice Autocare Technician (Kwik-Fit)

Job Title
Apprentice Autocare Technician

Who would I work for?
Kwik-Fit UK

What does the role involve?
You’ll learn to work with all kinds of makes and models of cars! Working alongside a qualified technician, you‘ll:
Replace and refit defective tyres including repairs and wheel balancing
Maintain high levels of Health and Safety within your centre
Demonstrate the fundamentals of vehicle systems including steering and suspension, braking systems, battery & charging systems, exhaust systems and air-conditioning
Learn how to deliver a ‘Kwik Fit’ experience to all our customers
Carry out safety inspections and routine maintenance to a high specification

How much will I be paid?
Annual wage: £8,831.00 – £13,473.00

How long is the apprenticeship?
As an apprentice on this fast paced, two-year Apprentice programme you will learn all of the skills to become a top Autocare Technician. Once you’ve achieved your apprenticeship at the end of a 27-month program, you’ll become a fully-fledged Kwik Fit technician with a guaranteed job.

What school grades do I need to access an apprenticeship like this?
Minimum 4-9 in GCSE English language and maths.

What training will they give me?
You must be prepared to stay away from home whilst attending training at our Training Academies. Training can be for up to 5 consecutive nights at one of our state-of-the-art Training Academies in Derby, Broxburn, Harlow and Reading for 15 separate weeks over the 27-month programme. All training costs including travel, hotel, breakfast and evening meal will be covered. On successful completion of the Apprenticeship qualifications achieved are:

  • Level 2 Autocare Apprenticeship
  • F-Gas Air conditioning qualification