Early Learning and Childcare Modern Apprenticeship

Carousel Training Centre is a Scottish Qualifications Authority approved centre which provides quality training to the Early Years sector. We do this by providing nurseries with Modern Apprentices who we then train to a standard of excellence in this very specialised area. We are an equal opportunities employer and training provider.

We have a number of exciting Modern Apprenticeship opportunities available across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian, enabling you to earn as you learn, gain practical experience in a key sector, and enhance your career prospects. You will work towards obtaining an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7.

Main tasks:

• Being responsible for a group of children, and planning learning experiences which meet the individual needs and interests of the children in your care.
• Working closely within a team to provide a programme of activities which meet the curriculum.
• Working closely with parents/carers to deliver an individual learning and development journey for the children in your care.
• Supporting team members and engaging in developing an excellent working environment.
• Contributing to a wide range of learning activities and the achievement of learning outcomes.
• Assisting children with personal care tasks including toileting, dressing and feeding.
• Being flexible and providing help where needed, to include the cleaning of equipment and preparing of snacks/lunches.
• Promoting the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors.
• Ensuring awareness of procedures for risk management, equalities, confidentiality, and behaviour management.

• Due to the comprehensive nature of the training provided, no specific qualifications are necessary.
• 16-19 years old, or 20-29 with a disability/and or care experienced and would require extra support.
• Caring, nurturing and sensitive to the individual needs of young children and their families.
• Interact effectively and enthusiastically with children.
• Able to use your own initiative, be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-moving environment, while being a committed, valued member of a team.
• Passionate about Early Learning and Childcare, with an “anything is possible” attitude and looking to start a rewarding career.
   

Carousel Training Centre recognises that talent and potential present in different ways and welcome applications from talented individuals.

In recognition that people with a disability and those who are care experienced can face additional challenges in their career journeys, an Enhanced Funding Contribution is available from Skills Development Scotland for disabled people and/or those who are care experienced and aged 20-29, provided certain eligibility criteria is met.

If you are unsure whether you will be eligible for funding, please contact us.