Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Getting In Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Brighton is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This role involves creating a nurturing environment for children and supporting their development. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a clear career path in childcare.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary - Higher than the apprentice wage

20% childcare discount

Generous sickness entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme for staff mental health wellbeing

Regular socials for all nursery teams

Weekly fitness classes

Interest-free season ticket loans

Free enhanced DBS checks

Well-established career path and training opportunities

Fresh fruit, tea & coffee available for all staff

Qualifications

• Be 16 or over and not already in full-time education.
• Complete an apprenticeship with regular one-to-one sessions.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating environment for children to develop skills.
• Provide a warm and caring environment for babies.
• Support children with special needs and manage behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Creative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

L2 Early Years Practitioner or L3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard

Job description

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, Apply From: 20/05/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Employer

Hopscotch Children's Nurseries

Vacancy Description

• To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills
• To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment
• To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development
• To ensure positive management of children’s behaviour
• To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate
• To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice

Why work with us?Because we know our staff are our most valuable asset.

Benefits include:

• Highly Competitive Salary - Higher than the apprentice wage
• 20% childcare discount
• Generous sickness entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff mental health wellbeing and support
• Regular socials for all nursery teams
• Weekly fitness classes
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Free enhanced DBS checks
• Well-established career path and training opportunities
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee available for all staff

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Employer Description

Established by local teacher Barbara Watson in 1988, Hopscotch has over 30 years of childcare experience. We are an independent family run business with six locations across East Sussex and our aim is to provide first-class childcare at affordable prices. Hopscotch values a learning environment which is calm, structured and family-orientated and with the aim of delivering excellence in childcare.

Vacancy Location

14 BAVANT ROAD BRIGHTON BN1 6RD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000320687

Key Dates

Apply From

20/05/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-06-06 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-06-10 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

To become an apprentice, you must,

• Be 16 or over
• Not already be in full-time education

As an apprentice, you’ll complete an L2 Early Years Practitioner or L3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, have regular one-to-one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace, learn and train for a specific job, get paid and receive holiday leave get hands-on experience in a real job study for at least 20% of your working hours complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship be on a career path with lots of future potential be entitled to a TOTUM membership.

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Levels of an apprenticeship:

Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.

Learning Provider

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

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