Early Years Apprentice - Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow
FOOTSTEPS CHILDREN'S DAY NURSERIES LIMITED, Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Early Years Apprentice - Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow
£16,744 a year
FOOTSTEPS CHILDREN'S DAY NURSERIES LIMITED, Wilmslow, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 30-10-2026 (In 45 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Full Job Description
Introduction
Looking for a career in early years education? Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow as an Early Years Educator Apprentice! Train towards your Level 3 qualification while supporting children’s learning, play, and development in an award-winning nursery that values your passion and potential.
About the Employer
Our nurseries are safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive – supported by dedicated professionals who bring learning to life.What You'll Do
Footsteps Nursery Wilmslow are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!
Our Nursery Apprentices are part of our team who are capable individuals with a responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment. They are warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
- Promote positive relationships in the setting
- Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children
- Support the children’s development, learning and play
- Support key persons carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a group of children and their families, once confident be responsible for a small cohort of children within the room with the support of the staff and management
- Contribute to the effectiveness of team work
- To be a role model and be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children
- To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and visitors at all times
- To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures
- To support the Nursery Management Team in supporting the nursery to reach an ‘outstanding’ grade with Ofsted
- To embrace, understand and promote The Nursery Group and to understand the role you play as part of the team to provide high levels of care and education
- £500 completion bonus and £1000 loyalty bonus after 1 year
Training Outcome
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Patience
- Team working
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
- Desired - GCSE - English Language - 4
Course Information
Course: Early years educator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED