Job Description

Start Your Career in Childcare with Bear Care - Nursery Apprentice Wanted!

Location:

Arnold House Day Nursery

Position:

Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

Contract:

Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:

In line with apprenticeship rates (with review as you progress)

Hours:

40 hours per week

Who We Are

At

Bear Care Children's Day Nurseries

, we've been providing quality, family-focused childcare since

1985

. As

Nottinghamshire's longest-running nursery group under the same ownership

, we're proud of our reputation for nurturing not only children, but also our staff.

We're now looking for a

Nursery Apprentice

to join our friendly, supportive team -- someone who is passionate about starting a career in childcare and learning everything there is to know about early years education.

About the Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you'll

earn while you learn

-- gaining practical, hands-on experience in a real nursery setting while studying towards a recognised

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years

.

You'll work alongside experienced practitioners who will support you every step of the way, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a fantastic early years professional.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting the care, learning and development of children aged 0-5 Helping to create a fun, safe and stimulating nursery environment Assisting with daily routines such as play, meal times, and outdoor activities Observing children's progress and contributing to their learning journey Learning about safeguarding, child development, health & safety and the EYFS Working as part of a friendly and passionate team
What We're Looking For:

A genuine interest in working with babies and young children A positive attitude and willingness to learn Friendly, reliable, and a real team player Good communication skills Ideally a Grade 4 (C) or above in GCSE Maths and English - but support can be provided if needed No previous experience required -- just the right attitude!
What You'll Get from Us:

A supportive team that treats you like one of the family A dedicated mentor to guide you through your qualification Practical, on-the-job training in a real nursery setting Paid holidays and access to staff discounts Opportunities to progress into permanent roles within Bear Care The chance to make a real difference in children's lives
Bear Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,704.00-16,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person