Nursery Apprentice

Realise; Warrington; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Staff discount off childcare 60%

Bonus on certificate receipt (£500)

£1000 after 12 months

Job summary

Cheshire Day Nursery - Latchford is seeking a Nursery Apprentice with a passion for working with children and a willingness to undertake a Level 3 qualification. You will be part of a warm, responsive team, supporting children's development and safeguarding while working toward the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

You will receive on-the-job training, a uniform allowance, staff discounts, and milestone bonuses as you progress and certificate completion approaches.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.
• Warmth towards children and genuine care for their well‑being.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well‑being of the children.
• Support the children's development, learning and play.
• Support key persons with building relationships with groups of children and families.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and be a good role model.
• Help maintain safeguarding procedures and secure environment.
• Assist in achieving outstanding Ofsted standards with the team.

Skills

Good communication

Help children develop

Attentive & compassionate

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Job description

Cheshire Day Nursery - Latchford are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them! Role Purpose: Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive relationships in the setting.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.
• Support the children's development, learning and play.
• Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families; once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of team work.
• To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children.
• To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.
• To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an 'outstanding' grade with Ofsted. GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal Qualities

A BIG smile! Sense of humour Friendly Enthusiasm and patience Willing to progress

Skills Required

Good communication skills Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential

Organisation

An attentive and compassionate nature

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) To embrace, understand and promote The Cheshire Day Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Competitive rates of pay once qualified
• Staff discount off childcare at 60%
• Once qualified we have an incentive of a £500 bonus paid to the apprentice (once certificate is received).
• After 12 months in position, a further £1000 is paid on the 1 year anniversary
• Working Week 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage