Childcare Apprentice - Milnrow Pre-School

Summary

Are you passionate about helping children learn and grow? Join Milnrow Pre-School as a Childcare Apprentice and begin your career supporting children in their vital early years. Learn on the job while making a meaningful difference every day.

Annual wage

£14,722.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour

Training course: Early years practitioner

Hours: · Monday to Friday · 8.45-4.15 Mon-Fri term time only. · 35–37.5 hours per week (depending on setting requirements)
37.5 hours a week

Start date: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Childcare Apprentice, you will work alongside qualified staff to deliver high-quality care and learning opportunities to children aged 2–5. Your responsibilities will include: · Supporting children’s learning and development through structured play and activities · Assisting with feeding, toileting, and hygiene routines · Creating a safe and welcoming environment for all children · Observing and recording children’s progress in line with the EYFS framework · Building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff · Participating in team meetings and training · Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the setting · Ensuring safeguarding and welfare procedures are always followed This role is ideal for someone looking to start their childcare journey in a supportive, experienced team.

Where you’ll work

CHARLES LANE, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, LANCS, OL16 3NZ

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Early years practitioner

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

Training provided by Rochdale Training through montly workplace visits.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/C or above) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Team working
Good observation skills
Patience and adaptability
Caring
Enthusiastic and positive
Reliable and trustworthy
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

The role involves being on your feet, working indoors and outdoors May involve changing nappies and supporting toilet training Requires energy, patience, and responsibility. This is the first stage of your application process. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited in for a screening interview at Rochdale Training. You will be sent a link to book onto one of our screening sessions. If you have not heard from Rochdale Training within 3 working days of submitting your application, please reach out to the named contact on this vacancy.

About this company

Milnrow Pre-School is a warm, inclusive early years setting dedicated to nurturing children through play-based learning and development. With a focus on creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment, our experienced team works closely with children aged 2–5 to support their emotional, social, and educational growth. We welcome apprentices who are passionate about childcare and want to start a fulfilling career in early years education.

https://www.milnrowpreschool.co.uk (opens in new tab)