Childcare

Early Years Educator Apprentice @ Washway Road Day Nursery

Location: 266 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RZ

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Washway Road Day Nursery?

Washway Road Private Day Nursery is more than a learning space- it’s a nurturing community where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to flourish.

Their philosophy is rooted in kindness, respect, and discovery. They believe early childhood is a precious time to inspire confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

WHAT will I get from working with Washway Road Day Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Car parking, uniform, ongoing support & training, and team building activities.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining an extremely supportive and encouraging team of highly qualified practitioners. They strive to support all staff development to enable them to progress and reach their full potential. You will deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years and ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. Your daily tasks will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day care and learning of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Assisting with planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Helping to create a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Observing children’s development and contributing to learning records.
• Supporting children with personal care routines (including feeding and toileting where required).
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Communication, team working & customer care
• Logical, creative & organised
• Initiative, problem solving, non-judgemental & patient

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.washwayroadprivatedaynursery.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprentice @ Little Toes Day Nursery, West Bridgford

Location: 126 Greythorne Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7GA

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Little Toes Day Nursery?

Little Toes Day Nursery is a small home from home private day nursery, registered to care for only 26 children per session. They are looking for someone to join their team to work alongside all staff members and children, giving knowledge, understanding and experience of child development from birth to 4 years 11months. You will be joining a close, supportive team that focuses on child led learning through play. The children, their interests and individuality truly do shape the setting and what they do daily.

WHAT will I get from working with Little Toes Day Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Little Toes offers a full range of play, suited to each child’s interests and development stage. The more fun you (the children and yourself) are having the more they will learn. Play does get messy, both indoors and out, so be prepared!

As much fun as they have, there is a serious side too. They cover the full care and development of the children. They are helping them learn and develop, shaping their futures and supporting them to reach their full potential- teaching them right from wrong, setting boundaries and supporting their independence.

For those with a true love of childcare and education, there is no more rewarding job! Your daily tasks will include:

• Supporting children’s learning and development through play.
• Supporting children’s independence and the learning of new skills.
• Helping to plan and deliver engaging activities that reflect children’s individual interests and development stages.
• Assisting with daily routines such as mealtimes, nappy changing, and outdoor play.
• Using personal initiative to recognise and carry out changes in routines (and carrying these out in a time efficient manner).
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
• Following the EYFS (statutory framework) and Nursery’s individual policies and procedures for the safe and legal running of the setting.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Qualifications in early years, childcare or health & social care
• Communication, team working & customer care
• Organisation, creativity & attention to detail
• Initiative, non-judgemental & patience

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.littletoesnurseries.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare

Apprentice Nursery Assistant @ Hine Park Day Nursery

Location: 8 Highwood Drive, Leicester, LE5 0BW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Hine Park Day Nursery?

Hine Park Day Nursery are an Ofsted approved day nursery that provides care for children from the age of 8 weeks up to 10 years old. Their services include school pick up and after care for our neighbouring school Falcons Primary.

You will be joining a team of passionate and experienced Early Years Educators that work together parents and carers to give children the best start possible in their lifelong journey of learning and discovery.

WHAT will I get from working with Hine Park Day Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (term time only).
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be supporting with providing a high standard of care to the children. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a role model and help children take their first steps! Your daily tasks will include:

• Keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers.
• Advising manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
• Undertaking other responsibilities where needed, such as preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• Developing your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
• Keeping completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff.
• Awareness of the high profile of the setting and to always uphold these standards.
• Supporting nursery assistants, students, and volunteers.
• Ensuring good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Enthusiasm, customer care, initiative, confidence & ability to be a role model.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.hineparkdn.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare/