Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Level: 2


Employer: Cresent Nursery


Location: 1 DEVON STREET

We’re looking for a fun, reliable, and enthusiastic team player to join our nursery as a Nursery Practitioner. You’ll need to be hardworking, creative, patient, and have a genuine passion for working with children. Punctuality, confidentiality, and a good sense of humour are a must!
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Duration: 1 Year

Expected start date: 16/12/2025

Hours per week: 30 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • Able to care for and supervise the children, regarding their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
  • Work with the other staff on planning and preparation of activities to meet children's individual needs and liaise with parents
  • Keep developmental records and observations
  • Provide positive management of children's behaviour
  • Be involved in the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment
  • Keep accident, incident and risk assessment records
  • Supervise meals/snack times. Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents
  • Support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities
  • Provide feedback on any issues or opportunities identified around the site that could impact the quality of care provided
  • Support the team in the upkeep of site rooms, displays resources, etc

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About employer

Our nursery provides high-quality, play-based childcare for children aged 2–4 in a caring environment. Our qualified practitioners focus on ongoing professional development and work closely with local agencies to support children’s learning and community awareness. Activities are planned around each child, with regular assessments and learning journeys to track progress and enable early intervention when needed. We maintain strong links with local schools for smooth transitions to Key Stage 1 and prioritise excellent communication with parents. Families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education through daily updates, newsletters, and access to learning journeys. Any concerns about a child’s development are addressed promptly and with full support.

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  • weighting: Desired
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths and English
  • grade: Grade 4/C or above

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Full training to be given in partnership with Rochdale Training

    • Full Training provided, leading to potentially full-time employment
  • Team working
  • Respond to changing situations
  • Able to keep records accurate
  • Management of behaviour

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.
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  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills