Job Title: Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Apprenticeship: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship

Location: Peacehaven, East Sussex

Salary: £10.90 – £12.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in childcare as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, joining a welcoming and supportive nursery team in Peacehaven. You will gain hands-on experience working with young children while completing a nationally recognised Early Years qualification and learning from experienced childcare professionals.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• Fully funded Early Years qualification
• 50% childcare discount
• Flexible working hours
• Hands-on training and dedicated support from experienced mentors
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Annual celebrations and recognition events
• Wellbeing champions to support your personal development
• Regular outings and opportunities for learning beyond the nursery environment

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed approach
• Commitment to completing your Early Years apprenticeship
• No previous childcare experience is required

Responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Help create a warm, safe and engaging environment for children
• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities
• Encourage children’s learning, development and independence
• Work alongside experienced Nursery Practitioners and learn best practices in childcare
• Support children with their daily routines, including mealtimes, playtime and sleep
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times
• Support the wider nursery team with the day-to-day running of the setting

Apprenticeship Information

You will be enrolled on an appropriate Early Years Apprenticeship, working towards either a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification depending on your experience and circumstances.

Your apprenticeship will include:

• Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
• Dedicated off-the-job training
• Development of the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a career in Early Years
• Completion of the required assessments
• Functional Skills support in English or Maths where required

Prospects

Once you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to potentially progress into a permanent qualified Nursery Practitioner position and continue developing your career within Early Years education.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769 (Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm).