Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

At The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery we ensure that our children have a wonderful start to life. We provide each and every child with a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where they are encouraged to explore, make friends, create and learn.

Our nursery is purpose built and has been designed and constructed to the latest standards and in line with government legislation. A great deal of planning has gone into the nursery layout to ensure that it meets the needs of all our young children.

All of our rooms are bright and spacious and packed with a variety of hand-picked toys including puzzles, building blocks, sand toys, water toys, arts and crafts, animals, dinosaurs, books and much more.

We are located on a popular commuter route between Rochdale and Littleborough and are registered for 56 children aged 6 months to 5 years. Come and visit us today to view our nursery and meet our staff team.
- Job description
- A fantastic opportunity has become available at The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their ‘Outstanding’ setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children’s play, learning & development.

**Duties Will include**
- Caring for children
- Preparing and maintaining environments to meet children's needs
- Supporting children's play and learning
- Supporting children's development
- Adhere to all safeguarding practices
- Preparing snacks and help with their feeding and cleaning

**As an apprentice you will be included on a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Apprenticeship (depending on **experience**), this will involve a Regional Trainer **meeting** with you once a month in the workplace from Babcock Training.**
- Future Prospects- This vacancy is for a permanent position (for at least the duration of the Apprenticeship) with the possibility of fulltime employment within The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
- Skills required
- Good Communication
- Ability to use computer
- Adaptable
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Must be able to follow instructions from the room leader
- Qualifications required- GCSE/Functional Skill in Math & English preferred but not essential as this can be offered along side the apprenticeship.
- Personal qualities
- Polite
- Patient Punctual
- Diligent
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Confidentiality essential
- Things to consider- Working 38 hours per week, earliest start 7:30am latest finish time 5pm
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