Are you passionate about wanting to work in Childcare? Do you care about the environment and sustainability? Then this might be the perfect nursery for you. Our client is a forward-thinking nursery dedicated to fostering confident, sustainable children through nature-based learning and a child centred curriculum. Focusing on the outdoor education and the environmental sustainability, the nursery promotes holistic approach to child development.

The team works closely together in a nurturing, reflective environment, offering both children and staff an opportunity to grow in a supportive, creative setting. They are looking for a passionate apprentice to join their team and contribute to their vision of sustainability and ecological awareness.

Responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Actively promote the nursery’s sustainable ethos.
• Understand, promote, and work with children within a meaningful child-led curriculum.
• Assist in supporting children’s development in all areas through the sustainable curriculum.
• Implement excellent cleaning, organising, and hygiene practices to care for the environment.
• Help with sustainable outings, composting, feeding wild birds, caring for animals, and other tasks as required.

Skills / Experience

• Skills and knowledge to enable children to learn and develop in a safe and supportive environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patience, sensitivity, and understanding.
• Ability to work well with others and flexibility.
• Passionate and driven to share an ethos centred on sustainability and care for the environment.
• Commitment to reflective practice and continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum: GCSE (grade A- C) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent

Prospects

• Opportunities for career development in a progressive and supportive nursery environment.
• A chance to contribute to meaningful environmental and educational practices.
• Work in a close-knit team of passionate, reflective practitioners.

Benefits

• Work-based training with a dedicated training provider towards an Early Years qualification.
• Time away from children to study within working hours.
• Robust mentor programme.
• Access to laptops while on premises.
• Generous staff pension once qualified.
• Regular and supportive performance management leading to salary increases.
• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities.
• Regular team socials.

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Apprenticeship: Early Years Level 2 or Level 3
Location: Hove
Salary: £8 per hour
Full time: 40hrs per week (Monday – Friday)

For more information about this Apprenticeship role please contact Frankie Denahy at Next Step Apprenticeships.