Nursery Apprentice: Grow into Early Years Educator

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

Job summary

WMC Training in Cheam (SM3) is seeking a Nursery apprentice to join a supportive team dedicated to early years development. The role focuses on hands-on learning with children aged 0-5, under guidance while working toward a childcare qualification.

The successful candidate will have nursery experience and a proactive approach to learning, collaborating with staff and parents to support each child’s development and well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support fellow educators 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 team members to assist your learning.
• Look after children aged 0-5 years, including feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
• Work as part of a team to deliver and meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Plan and provide age-appropriate play opportunities aligned with the curriculum and children's needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• Observe, assess and record children's learning progress.
• Provide an enabling environment meeting each child's needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• Adhere to the setting’s policies and procedures.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Maintain health, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Attend additional training as required by the Setting Manager.
• Liaise with external agencies to support children as appropriate.
• Undertake other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

Skills

Nursery experience

Observation writing

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

WMC Training in Cheam (SM3) is seeking a Nursery apprentice to join a supportive team dedicated to early years development. The role focuses on hands-on learning with children aged 0-5, under guidance while working toward a childcare qualification.

The successful candidate will have nursery experience and a proactive approach to learning, collaborating with staff and parents to support each child’s development and well-being.