Daisy Chain Crawley are looking for a reliable, passionate apprentice to join their friendly team!

On the job the apprentice will learn:

• how to keep children safe,
• how to interact with them and entertain them, and
• how to perform basic tasks (feeding, playing, tidying-up etc.)

Personal care will be part of the induction. Please note your training will be at Crawley College.

After completing the apprenticeship at level 2, the apprentice may have the possibility to start full or part-time employment or an apprenticeship at level 3, if any such opportunities are available, and depending on suitability to the role/ apprenticeship.

We're not like any other Day Nursery in Crawley. It's a good thing you've found us!

Our passion is to provide you with an outstanding day nursery in Crawley and childcare that will give you the confidence to leave your child for the day knowing that they are in a safe, secure and happy environment.

We were once parents trying to find childcare that felt right for our children and that promised to care for them the way we would want them to be cared for. We're always ready to listen; it's how we developed our unique Daisy Chain approach and how we continue to improve it.

Influenced by Reggio Emilia; Inspired by Children

We are passionate about developing an approach influenced by Reggio Emilia, where we encourage children's learning within an exciting environment in which they can freely explore and investigate using their natural creative skills.

The Reggio Emilia approach respects that children have a hundred languages which are the ways they express themselves. This can be using a variety of materials creatively, such as music, art, crafts, drama. We see our role as one to provide an empowering environment and work together with the children to develop these natural skills.

Tell me, and Ill forget

Teach me, and Ill remember

Involve me and Ill learn

- Benjamin Franklin

Training to be Provided:

•City & Guilds QCF Diploma for the Children & Young People s Workforce Level 2

•Functional Skills if required

Expected Duration:

12 months

Skills Required:

Clear verbal communication skills

Qualifications Required:

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade E or 2 or above

Personal Qualities:

Reliable, conscientious, dedicated, and passionate about supporting young children’s learning in an exciting and stimulating environment.

Future Prospects:

After completing the apprenticeship at level 2, the apprentice may have the possibility to start full or part-time employment or an apprenticeship at level 3, if any such opportunities are available, and depending on suitability to the role/ apprenticeship.

Other Important Information:

All applications must be made through Apprenticeship vacancies. Do not contact the employer direct as this may result in your application not being considered. The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £3.70 per hour effective from 1st April 2018. This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the

first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

Please note that Central Sussex College merged with Chichester College to become Crawley College in 2017. Your training will be provided at Crawley College.

Reality Check:

Employment is subject to DBS and two references. We will cover the cost of DBS application, however, we will expect the apprentice to sign-up to the update service and pay £13 per annum themselves, in order to keep their DBS on the update service. For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service