Summary
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as an Nursery Nurse Apprentice. This apprenticeship provides the chance to gain hands-on experience working with children while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
What you will do at work
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities to promote children’s learning and development
- Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children
- Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to their individual development plans. Work alongside colleagues and parents to support the care, learning, and wellbeing of every child
- Encourage children’s social, emotional, and physical development through play and interaction
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene within the setting
- Attend training sessions and complete coursework as required by the apprenticeship programme
Training
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (C/4) – desired
About this employer
Kinston Day Nursery provide care and education for children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years, covering baby, toddler, preschool, and out-of-school/holiday club stages. Known locally for warm, inclusive care and committed practitioners. Families often praise the staff and their dedication. Ofsted rating: Good (most recent inspection June 2024) across key areas including quality of education, safeguarding, and management.
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Things to consider
Must pass a DBS check.