Are you passionate about working with children and helping to nurture their growth and development? Looking for an engaging career that makes a difference? This opportunity is a fantastic entry point into the childcare field.
Our client offers a warm, home-like nursery environment tailored to young children's developmental needs, with individualized care and play-based learning. Through sensory activities, gardening, cooking, and outdoor exploration, the nursery supports each child's creativity and social skills. Its expansive garden and forest school area provide a unique space for active, hands-on learning that fosters independence and curiosity.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, this role is an ideal fit.
Responsibilities for an apprentice
- Supporting children with their learning and development
- Planning and participating in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
- Liaising with parents
- Ensuring our policies and procedures are followed
- Role modelling practice to other members of the team and the children across the setting.
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Real passion to work with children
- Patience & Empathy
- Basic children
- Happy
- Smiley
- Approachable
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Loves children
- Good time keeping skills.
- Communication
Desired
- Familiarity of the Early year's framework
- Experience of working in a nursery environment
- Experience of working with children or caregiving role
Qualifications
- Minium: GCSE (grade A- C) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent
- Desired: First Aid certificate or Safeguarding Certificate
- Desired: Early Years Level 2
Prospects
- Potential future employment for the right candidate.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Apprenticeship: Early years Level 2 or Level 3
Location: Hove
Salary: 11.50 per hour (depending on age & experience)
Full time: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm (20 - 40 hrs per week) all year round or term time only
For more information about this Nursery Practitioner apprentice role please contact Frankie Denahy at Next Step Apprenticeships.
