Nursery appentice

WMC Training; Chieveley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid role

Hands-on experience

Earn while you learn

Job summary

WMC Training in Kidlington is offering a nursery apprentice role to start immediately. Working hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, in a real nursery setting where you will earn while you learn.

No prior experience is required; just enthusiasm and reliability. You will support staff, care for children aged 0–5, and work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting and training provider.

Qualifications

• No experience needed; enthusiasm, reliability, and a love for working with children.
• You will work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver the curriculum and standard of practice.
• Work towards an early years qualification with support.
• Seek help from team to aid learning.
• Look after children aged 0-5 and attend to daily needs.
• Plan and provide age-appropriate play in line with the curriculum.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare of all children.
• Observe, assess and record learning progress.
• Create an enabling environment for each child.
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Adhere to the setting’s policies and attend team meetings.

Skills

Interest in childcare

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, along with a desire to continually develop your skills to better support the children in your care? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Kidlington OX5 1RF.

Working Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday

• Earn while you learn – this is a paid role working with children in a real nursery setting
• You'll get hands-on experience supporting early years development

No experience needed – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a love for working with children!

DUTIES

• To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.
• To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.
• To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.
• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.
• To attend regular team meetings.
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.

Work Location: In person

Career Progression: Opportunities to advance to roles such early years educator, room leader and management roles.