Nursery Apprentice

WMC Training; Slough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

WMC Training in Slough is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join a professional, supportive team. You will work with children aged 0-5, support educators, and begin an Early Years qualification with training and mentoring.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safeguarding, planning age-appropriate play, observing progress, and building strong relationships with parents. Career progression can lead to roles such as early years educator or team leader.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver the curriculum and standards of practice.
• Work toward an early years qualification with provided support.
• Collaborate with the team to assist learning and daily care.
• Care for children aged 0-5, including feeding, nappies, and toileting.
• Observe and record children's progress and development.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Nursery experience

Observation skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners?

WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Slough(SL2).

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.

MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities.

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.