Early Years and Childcare Trainee

Job description

We are recruiting an Early Years and Childcare Trainee at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 30
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Location: Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
Team: Early Years

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £22,466.76 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

This trainee role provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and experience across the Early Years and Childcare service while completing the Level 2 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development qualification through the Welsh Apprenticeship Framework.

Trainees work alongside experienced staff to support children and families in childcare settings and early intervention programmes, deliver child development activities, and contribute to day-to-day service delivery.

This role offers structured learning, workplace training, and personal development opportunities, enabling individuals to gain valuable experience, build confidence, and develop a career within the Early Years sector.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• GCSEs Grade A*-C Mathematics and English Language or equivalent Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (Essential Skills or Key Skills equivalent)
• No direct experience required for this role, but candidates will need to evidence a genuine interest to develop skills and experience in this area of work
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stacy Price on 07707300781 or email [email protected]

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.