Nursery nurse apprentice (level 2 qualified)

Pixieland Day Nurseries; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Discounted childcare

Free uniform

Progression opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Pixieland Nurseries is offering a full-time Nursery Nurse Apprentice (Level 2) opportunity at our Plymouth and Saltash sites. You will learn on the job, support children's play, learning and development, and join a friendly team.

The role emphasizes a professional attitude with a sense of fun to help children thrive in our nursery family environment.

A Disclosure Barring Service check is required as part of safer recruitment, with training and progression opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in childcare required.
• Polite, trustworthy and reliable.
• Confidentiality essential.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children.
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children’s needs.
• Supporting children’s play and learning.
• Adhering to safeguarding practices.
• Preparing snacks and assisting with feeding and cleaning.

Skills

Good communication

Computer use

Adaptable

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

NVQ 2 in childcare

Job description

Nursery nurse apprentice (level 2 qualified)

Explore this full-time apprenticeship opportunity in Plymouth and Saltash. Read the responsibilities and requirements below to see how your experience could contribute to our nursery team.

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Nurseries. We are looking for a Nursery Nurse Apprentice level 2 at our Plymouth and Saltash nurseries, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows our children to thrive within our nursery family environment.

Duties will include

• Caring for children
• Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children’s needs
• Supporting children’s play and learning
• Adhere to all safeguarding practices
• Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning

Skills required

• Good communication
• Ability to use computer
• Adaptable
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to follow instructions from the room leader

Qualifications required

• Must hold a current technical NVQ 2 in childcare.
• Polite
• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Confidentiality essential

Our nursery is committed to safer recruitment so a Disclosure Barring Service check is required to be undertaken.

Our team makes a difference to children, families and the wider community. We support that contribution through training, practical benefits and opportunities to develop.

Our colleague introduction and referral programme recognises recommendations from our team.

Develop your knowledge

• In-house training helps you build your knowledge and confidence in your role.

Discounted childcare

• Our team benefits include discounted childcare.

Progress in your career

• Explore opportunities to take on responsibilities and develop within Pixieland.

Free uniform

• We provide a uniform for your work in the nursery.

A supportive team

• Work with colleagues who share a commitment to children’s care, learning and development.