Apprentice - Early Years Assistant

1 week ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Blackburn with Darwen Council Full time
Job description

Terms and Conditions: 37 hours, Full Time

Department:
Children's & Education


Interview Date:
April 2024


Start Date:
September 2024


OUR 2024 APPRENTICESHIPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

WORKING FOR BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN


Are you eager to learn and ready to kick-start your career? Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are looking for the next generation of talented individuals that can deliver quality services to the residents of Blackburn and Darwen and help us grow into a prosperous borough.

We know that studying at college and university isn't for everyone.

An apprenticeship offers you a great opportunity to gain a qualification whilst earning a wage and without accumulating the debts associated with study.

Real work experience is crucial as you start to build your career and by the end of your apprenticeship you will have at least two years' of working in a nurturing environment.

We also have an excellent record of retaining our apprentices beyond their apprenticeship course, securing permanent roles for those wanting to stay in the council.

Your starting salary will be £7.49 an hour in your first year.

During your second year you will remain on this amount or the minimum wage for your age, whichever is higher.

We can also offer you 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an excellent pension and a number of discounts including gym membership.


Here at Blackburn with Darwen we aim to treat all of our employees equally and fairly, and to reflect this we recently launched our new values, Trust, Respect, Ambition, Collaboration, and Kindness; TRACK By incorporating these values throughout our working lives our employees, managers, and teams can work in a supportive and enjoyable workplace.


APPRENTICE - Early Years Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is kind and caring.

The job will involve supporting children and practitioners in their daily tasks and assisting in the children's overall development through fun, stimulating activities.


You will be continually learning and developing on the job whilst carrying out your daily tasks and becoming part of a fantastic team.


You will work closely with the Teacher and Senior Early Years Worker to deliver effective teaching and learning opportunities for children aged 2-5 years, taking into account children's voices and interests to enhance their learning.


Job details:

Job reference

  • REQ02692
Date posted

  • 09/02/2024
Application closing date

  • 17/03/2024
Location

  • Blackburn with Darwen
Salary

  • Your starting salary will be £7.49 per hour in your first year.

    During your second year you will remain on this amount or the minimum wage for your age, whichever is higher.

Package

  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an excellent pension and a number of discounts including gym membership
Contractual hours

  • 37
Basis

  • Full time
Job category/type

  • Council


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