LR217540 - Nursery Assistants (Modern Apprentice)

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority based in Aberdeen is offering positions for Modern Apprentices (Nursery Assistants) at Little Acorns Day Nursery. The successful candidates will engage in a 2-year training contract, completing essential qualifications while working within a professional nursery team. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 National 5 Grades, showcasing their passion and enthusiasm for a career in childcare. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 5 National 5 Grades at A, B, or C in English, Maths, and ICT.
• Demonstrate evidence supporting organisational values and behaviours.
• Must show a passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Participate in job-rotational placements for work experience.
• Complete Level 2 Social Services qualifications in Children & Young People.
• Engage in personal development activities associated with the position.

Skills

Enthusiasm for continuous learning

Professional attitude

Passion for working in healthcare

Education

Minimum of 5 National 5 Grades

Job description

Overview

Modern Apprentice (Nursery Assistant)

2 x posts - Little Acorns Day Nursery, Royal Cornhill Hospital

Band 2 – (£25,694 -£27,900)

37 hours per week – 2 year training contract

Little Acorns Day Nursery offers excellent opportunities for you to develop a career in childcare – you will be working with an innovative and motivated nursery team delivering a high standard of childcare within the nursery setting for NHS Grampian employees.

Responsibilities

It is hoped that the successful candidates will be able to commence employment in November/December 2025 and will participate in a variety of job-rotational placements providing an excellent range of work experience. This post is a 2 year training contract, and the successful candidate will be required to complete Social Services (Children & Young People) qualifications Level 2 (scqf level 6) and participate in other organisational personal development activities associated with the post. Applicants must possess the following qualifications at the time of application.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 National 5 Grades (or equivalent) at A, B or C in English, Maths and ICT (or similar) and two other subjects of your choice.

Values and attributes

Our Values: Care & Compassion, Dignity & Respect, Openness, Honesty & Responsibility, Quality & Teamwork. In addition to the qualifications noted, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational values and behaviours. Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.

Inclusion and accessibility

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Informal discussions

For Informal Discussions contact: Ann Robertson, Little Acorns Day Nursery Manager, 01224 557828

Closing dates and application

Closing Date: Monday 20th October, 2025

To obtain an application pack please email: [e-mail]

Eligibility

In line with Skills Development Scotland ‘Developing the Young Workforce’: Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy’ – these posts are open to 16 - 19 year olds only.

Application process

Additional Information For Candidates: You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/

To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/

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Notes

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.