We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join our nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and would like to build a career in Early Years while completing a recognised qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Tasks

- Creating a safe environment
- Communicating with parents
- Observing and assessing children
- Maintaining records
- Attending courses
- Completing tasks
- Working with others
- Following policies

Skills

-Communication skills
-Organisation skills
-Problem solving skills
-Number skills
-Team working
-Creative
-Initiative
-Non judgemental
-Patience
-Responsible
-Friendly and Approachable
-Strong English

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignment. Candidates are not required to attend college.

One-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

Nursery opening hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm, shifts and flexibility available, please discuss at interview.
'Off the job' online training (6 paid hours)

Working hours:
Approximately 35/40 hours per week, All Year Round position. School House Daycare
Start Date - ASAP

Please note, the location of the nursery is remote, driving license or reliable transport method will be required.
You will be required to complete a DBS and obtain two professional references prior to starting work.

Right to Work & Residency Requirements:

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.