Job Description

Title

Apprentice in Childcare (2 posts)

Hours

37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Salary

Up to 14,567 per annum

Organisation

Dovedale Nursery

Closing Date

10/08/2025

Description

We have two exciting apprenticeship vacancies available for motivated candidates to join our growing team at Dovedale Nursery.

The position requires dedicated and hard-working people who want experience working with the full age range from 1 year to 12 years which covers early years and primary ages. The right candidate will benefit from the wealth of experience from mentors who have 5+ years' experience at Dovedale Nursery.

The candidate would need to be flexible, willing to work as part of a team and confident to ask questions to learn the ropes. They will be required to have a positive mindset and can-do attitude!

Main responsibilities & desirable skills
Engaging with children from the whole age range mentioned above

Supporting children with emotional and social wellbeing (Out of School)

Fostering independence in an age-appropriate way

Follow safeguarding procedures

Support the team with tidying, cleaning and food preparation for all children

Good understanding of safeguarding procedures

Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures


Hours:
Hours will be split between the Nursery and Out of School provision. You will be expected to follow an alternating early/late shift pattern of 7am to 3pm or 9:30am to 6pm.

You will have one day per week to attend College or to complete College course work.

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

If you have any further questions or if you wish to apply, please email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk

Applications will be considered upon receipt.