Nursery Apprentice - Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (Apprenticeship)

Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Cherrygrove Nursery is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and training in a supportive, fun environment… and earn as you learn! What You'll Do: As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll get real-world experience working in a day nursery. You'll be paired with a buddy to guide you, and work towards becoming a key person in the nursery. Your apprenticeship will include training days and practical days at the nursery. Your typical day will include:

• Assisting team members to provide top-notch care and
education for children.
• Building authentic and meaningful relationships with
children and their parents/carers.
• Liaise closely with parents/carers and encourage their
involvement in nursery life and their child's learning.
• Working with nursery staff to ensure children's needs and
requirements are met.
• Keeping the environment safe, clean, and healthy.
• Supporting inclusive practices, and helping plan and assess
activities that cater to the unique development needs of each child., Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery, leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll also mentor team members. Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining high care standards. Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery's overall operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for children's growth. Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard work.


• Willingness to learn and develop
• Able to share a success story or something you are proud
of
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Can discuss what would be harmful to a child and maybe a
safeguarding concern
• Strong communication
skills, both verbal and written

We value our apprentices and offer a range of fantastic perks:
• Competitive Salary:
£8.60-11.44 per hour, depending on age and experience.
• Annual Leave: 24 days, plus your birthday off and public
holidays.
• Bonuses: £100 on completing your Level 2 qualification,
£250 on completing Level 3, plus yearly salary increases (£500 for Level 2, £750 for Level 3).
• Annual Pay Review: Ensures competitive compensation.
• Team Fun Days and Awards: Celebrate our amazing team!
• Referral Bonuses: Up to £500 for referring friends and
family.
• Bike to Work Scheme: Get help buying a bike with a £50
contribution and salary sacrifice repayment option.
• Staff Perks: Discounts on cinema, retail, travel, and
more.
• Free Lunch Every Day and Uniform.
• Compassionate Leave: Up to 5 days paid leave.
• Childcare Discount: Generous discounts for staff.
• Employee Assistance Helpline: 24/7 confidential
counselling and advice. Start your journey with Family First Nurseries today! Training Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your employer, Cherrygrove Nursery, which will provide on-the-job training and incorporate 20% off-the-job learning into your workday. You'll work towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. Training is delivered by Realise, Cherrygrove Nursery dedicated provider. Qualifications required No requirements - this is the first step on your career ladder - embrace it with both hands!