Nursery Apprentice
Level: 2
Employer: RAINBOW NURSERY MANCHESTER LTD
Location: Rainbows Day Nursery Manchester
Duration: 1 Year
Expected start date: 02/12/2025
Hours per week: 40 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
Are you passionate about working with children and ready to start a rewarding career in childcare? We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and playful apprentice to join our team and support the day-to-day care, learning, and development of young children in a nurturing environment.
As an apprentice, you’ll be getting hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised childcare qualification. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and become part of a team that values creativity, curiosity, and lots of messy play!
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting children’s learning and development through play and structured activities
- Helping to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment
- Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and nap time
- Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, and social skills
- Building positive relationships with children, parents, and team members
- Taking part in planning and observations to support each child’s progress
What we offer:
- Full training and support to gain your childcare qualification
- A fun, friendly, and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for growth and progression
- Paid apprenticeship wage
- The chance to make a real difference in children’s early years
If you’re ready to begin your journey in childcare and think you’d be a great fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you!
About employer
Rainbows Nursery, situated in the heart of Burnage offers a friendly, caring and safe learning environment for children from birth to 5 years old. Situated in a large converted public house in this leafy area, we provide a homely and caring atmosphere where children feel happy and relaxed.
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.
They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
- Progression to a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
- Opportunity for a permanent role upon successful completion
- Chance to become a Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader in the future
- Pathway into SEN support, safeguarding roles, or management positions
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A long-term career in early years and education settings
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
