Early Years Nursery Apprentice

Complete Childcare; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid lunch break

Competitive salary

Childcare discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Career development

Job summary

Complete Childcare Ltd is seeking an Early Years Nursery Apprentice in Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-school, Wokingham. The role involves supporting the care and development of children aged 0–5, with a 40–45 hour week and a salary based on 45 hours of £19,890 per year.

The successful candidate will assist with activities, maintain a clean, welcoming environment, and participate in ongoing training and development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0–5, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Support the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play
• Contribute to a stimulating, clean, and welcoming nursery environment
• Observe and document children’s development in line with the EYFS framework
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and respectful atmosphere
• Encourage children’s independence, communication, and social skills through daily interactions
• Participate actively in training sessions and professional development opportunities
• Support with daily routines including mealtimes, hygiene, and rest periods, maintaining high standards of care and discretion

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0–5, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Support the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play
• Contribute to the creation of a stimulating, clean, and welcoming nursery environment
• Observe and document children’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and respectful atmosphere
• Encourage children’s independence, communication, and social skills through daily interactions
• Participate actively in training sessions and professional development opportunities
• Support with daily routines including mealtimes, hygiene, and rest periods, maintaining high standards of care and discretion

Job description

Early YearsNursery Apprentice

Location: Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-school, Wokingham

Hours: 40- 45 hours a week

Salary (Based on 45 hours): £19,890

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early YearsNursery Apprentice to join our fantastic nursery within an established and friendly team located within Finchampstead.

Why Join Us?

• 45 minute PAID lunch break

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents

• Wellbeing initiatives because self-care matters

• Career growth with ongoing training and development opportunities at one of our settings

• Company events – Summer and Christmas parties

Your main role and responsibilities will be to:

• Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0–5, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times

• Support the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play

• Contribute to the creation of a stimulating, clean, and welcoming nursery environment

• Observe and document children’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and respectful atmosphere

• Encourage children’s independence, communication, and social skills through daily interactions

• Participate actively in training sessions and professional development opportunities

• Support with daily routines including mealtimes, hygiene, and rest periods, maintaining high standards of care and discretion

Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.

Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.