Childcare Apprentice
Level: 2
Employer: Milnrow Pre-School
Location: CHARLES LANE
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Expected start date: 16/09/2025
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
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.


About employer
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.
Training provided by Rochdale Training through monthly workplace visits.
- Opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent position
- Further training and qualifications such as Level 3 in Early Years
- Career progression into senior childcare roles
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Good observation skills
- Patience and adaptability
- Caring
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willingness to learn