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Realise Training; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 9,200 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow is seeking a Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about working with children and aims to undertake a Level 3 qualification. You will be part of a warm, responsive team, supporting learning and care across the setting.

The role includes 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-the-job training delivered by Realise Training as the dedicated provider. You will work towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, gaining hands-on experience and

Qualifications

• Adaptable and flexible team player.
• Good communicator with children and families.
• Caring and nurturing attitude towards learners.

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 in building relationships with children and families; once confident, manage a small cohort with support.

Skills

Adaptable

Good communicator

Caring

Education

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Apprentice - Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow

Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow 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!

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.

• 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.
• To embrace, understand and promote The Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education.

£500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year.

Working Week

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.

Personal Qualities

• Nurturing
• Resilience
• Team player
• Good time keeping

Skills Required

• Adaptable
• Good communicator
• Caring

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)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Duration

14 Months

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Job Facts

• Company: Realise Training
• Salary: £8.10 to £8.10 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Wilmslow, SK9 2HB
• Job type: Apprenticeship
• Posting date: 27 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

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