Nursery Apprentice

WMC Training; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

WMC Training in Upminster (RM14) is seeking a dedicated nursery apprentice to join a supportive team and gain hands-on experience with children aged 0-5. The role requires prior nursery experience and a genuine commitment to developing childcare skills.

You will work under supervision to deliver the setting’s curriculum, observe and record children's progress, and pursue a recognised childcare qualification while contributing to a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have prior nursery experience
• Willing to learn a qualification
• Ability to write clear objective observation
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver the curriculum and standards of practice.
• Work towards an early years qualification with support from staff.
• Seek support from the team to assist learning.
• Care for children aged 0-5, including daily needs and hygiene.
• Collaborate to meet Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Plan and provide age-appropriate play aligned to needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all children.
• Observe, assess and record learning progress.
• Create an enabling environment for individual children.
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Follow setting policies and procedures.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Attend additional training as required by Management.
• Liaise with external agencies to support children.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Setting Manager

Skills

Objective observation

Education

Childcare qualification (level 2/3)

Job description

WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Upminster (RM14)

Do you have a genuine passion for nurturing young learners?

MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before .

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives.

DUTIES

1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.

2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.

3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.

4. To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.

5. To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.

6. To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.

7. To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.

8. To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.

9. Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.

10. To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.

11. To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.

12. To attend regular team meetings.

13. To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

14. To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.

15. To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.

16. To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have prior nursery experience
• Willing to learn a qualification
• Ability to write clear objective observation
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification

Work Location: In person

Career Progression:

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