Childcare Apprenticeship – Sandbach

Shapinglives; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Increasing holiday allowance for accrued service

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Sandbach is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant Apprentice to support the care and education of children. This role includes assisting with daily activities and ensuring children's needs are met while studying for your Early Years Educator Level 3. Benefits include on-site parking and increasing holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Must have a willingness to study toward Early Years Educator Level 3.
• Strong understanding of childcare practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of children by meeting their physical needs.
• Prepare engaging and creative play activities.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Job description

Apples and Pears Nursery are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Overview

Apples and Pears Nursery are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Date added 28.08.25

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Responsibilities

This Role Will Include:

• Assisting with the full care of children, ensuring their physical needs (food and personal hygiene) are met.
• Assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities within a stimulating environment.
• Being aware of responsibilities in respect of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, and working with others to ensure this is achieved.
• Assisting with the provision of healthy/nutritional snacks and meals.
• Assisting with daily record keeping.
• Observation and assessment of key children, once delegated.
• Administering First Aid, as appropriate.
• Attend/undertake training, as appropriate.
• Carry out responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
• Work within the setting’s policies and procedures.
• Be coherent with EYFS and work with Supervisors, Management and others to ensure full adherence.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Increasing holiday allowance for accrued service
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key information

• Start Date: 12.11.25
• Wages:
• Hours: 40
• Location:
• Employer: Apples and Pears Nursery
• Duration: 18 Months
• Additional Information: Early years practitioner (Level 2)

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