Job Description

Job Title: Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Job Overview:
Join our team as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner and embark on a rewarding journey in early childhood education. As an integral part of our nursery, you will support the development and well-being of young children while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children
- Support the lead Nursery Practitioners in implementing educational activities and daily routines
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Observe and record children's progress and behavior
- Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and organized nursery setting
- Participate in training sessions to enhance your skills in childcare practices

Experience:
- Passion for working with children and helping them thrive
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff
- Basic understanding of early childhood education principles
- Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team

Benefits:
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced Nursery Practitioners
- Opportunity to pursue further qualifications in early childhood education
- Valuable practical experience in a supportive nursery environment

If you are driven, have a passion for working with children and aspire to kickstart your career in childcare, we invite you to apply for the Apprentice Nursery Practitioner position.we are seeking two full time apprentices who are ready to work towards their level 3 qualification -

You must have some early years knowledge/ experience and have English at Grade 4 or above and be able to pass Maths at level 2.

For the right candidate with experience we will pay above apprentice rates, you will be trained by one of the UK's most reputable providers and we guarantee employment for apprentices who have achieved their level 3.

Are you passionate about childcare ? Do you want to spend your days making a difference and work within a team that are a family ! Well we are the company for you. We care as much about your progression as the children's progression and you will work alongside skilled and caring practitioners who have yours and the children's best interests at heart.

We are seeking an individual who would like to come and join us on our journey towards greatness. This means we have core values a vision and a mission and our practitioners are expected to concentrate on the children and less paperwork. If you want to love your job, laugh all day the come and join us and as an apprentice you will receive the best on the job training by some of the most passionate practitioners and managers.

Our team is a family who look out for one another and champion progression in each other. The right candidate will have a positive outlook and be able to inspire and motivate through discussion, organisation and support.

Our Vision is to bring magic awe and wonder to each and every one of our children, creating thinkers and doers of the future. Through our environment and mindful reflective practise. Fostering emotionally secure, resilient, happy children who are confident, curious explorers and learners.

Our mission is to make a positive impact to our children and families, providing unique and quality childcare that has the child at the heart of everything we do.

To provide an inviting environment that instils a sense of belonging and wellbeing for children, their families and staff, where consistent professional development is valued by reflective passionate practitioners.

To provide an environment that serves the everchanging unique needs and ignites and harness's curiosity of our children, supported by mindful practitioners who take time to sit and play observe and interact appropriately maximising every learning opportunity as it presents itself. We are actively seeking a level 3 Nursery apprentice.

We offer a fully supportive induction programme and ongoing training and development opportunities, with a competitive rate of pay and opportunities to progress throughout the company.

We work with YMCA to offer Level 3 training alongside the job role and ongoing support throughout regular supervisions and support sessions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 9.27 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 9.27 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025