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

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/early-years-apprentice-footsteps-nursery-wilmslow-127290998