Nursery Practitioner apprentice - BEES KNEES NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL LTD

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and eager individual to join our new setting as a nursery practitioner. We are looking to build a family of staff, who all work together as a team and will grow with the Nursery.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour

Training course: Early years practitioner

Hours: Monday - Friday The Nursery will be open from 7.30 am - 6pm. Staff will be required to work maximum of 40 hours per week which will be provided in a shift pattern. Lunch break will be 45 mins which will be unpaid.
40 hours a week

Start date: Wednesday 16 April 2025

Duration: 12 Months

Positions available: 3

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

Creating fun and educational activities for the children under their care
Keeping a record of the children’s progress to share with parents and other carers
Building and maintaining relationships with parents and other carers to facilitate the daily learning and care of the children
Working in a team with other staff members
Creating an environment that meets the needs of the children by considering their cultural and medical needs
Advising the Nursery Manager about concerns relating to a child or parent while respecting confidentiality requirements
Adhering to the nursery’s policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements relating to child care
Maintaining high standards for safety, cleanliness and hygiene

Where you’ll work

86 ROCHDALE ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2QA

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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

All candidates will partake in training as other staff members do. This will be through Noodle Now, DFE and Dingleys. Apprenticeships will work towards their appropriate level. College days will be dictated by Rochdale Training College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4 or above) essential

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
Punctuality
Experienced with children
Kindness and compassion
Creativity
Eagerness to learn
Use of initiative

Other requirements

Staff should be keen to take children outside in different weathers DBS check enhanced

About this company

We offer childcare from newborns to children of 5 years. We are ran by two primary school trained teachers so it is our mission to get children school ready, whilst offering the best opportunity for play, creativity and exploration. We will be teaching basic German to the children, during circle time and other learning opportunities - more information about this on our website. Our director has created a topic lead curriculum, which follows Development Matters.

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

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment if apprentice has fulfilled their role and shown high standard of working. Progression opportunities providing they are available.