102 Apprentice jobs - February 2024

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at  a nursery based in  Guildford GU1 4DA .  This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and maintaining the delivery of high standards of care and education to all children. The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES Your duties as  NURSERY APPRENTICE  :- · Assist with planning and delivering fun, educational activities Support children’s personal care, routines,...

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG? If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Bridgwater. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local training...

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG? If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Bridgwater. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. You will work alongside trained practitioners who will support and mentor you to ensure that you fulfil your potential and become the best practitioner you can be. Mama Bear's Day Nursery will be behind you every step of the way where you will also be supported by a local training...

Role To support the team in delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities, while completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification for 12 months and 1 day. The role combines hands-on experience with structured training. Key Responsibilities - Assist in planning and delivering play-based learning activities. - Support children’s personal, social, emotional and physical development. - Help with daily routines including meals, toileting and sleep times. - Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating learning environment. - Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families. - Follow all safeguarding, EYFS and health & safety procedures. - Attend training sessions, submit coursework and engage with assessor visits. Requirements - Passion and genuine interest in working with young children. - Willingness to learn, reflect and grow professionally. - Enhanced DBS required. - Right to work in the UK.

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years. ● To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. ● To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. ● To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager ● To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. ● To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. ● To understand and work to the nurseries policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. ● To plan activities which ensure each child is supported. ● To be a key person. ● To ensure records are properly...

To be a reliable member of a team, to work with flexibility and co-operation. ● To develop positive relationships with parents, carers, other staff and professional agencies. ● Assist with the supervision of children at play, meal and sleep times. ● To understand that each child is an individual and have understanding of or be prepared to develop knowledge of childcare and child development. ● To observe and record all children’s progress and achievements. ● To assist with planning age appropriate activities for the children and with creating a stimulating and attractive environment. ● To attend parent evenings and assist in the promotion of the nursery as required. ● To attend all staff meetings and training sessions as relevant. ● To assist with the care, security and maintenance of all equipment and toys within the nursery. ● To be responsible for participating in self development including appraisals. ● To share the responsibility for health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness...

● To supervise and run lunchtime play activities ● Running afternoon interventions and supporting pupils in the classroom, including SEND pupils ● To supervise the day-to-day running of the after school club whilst adhering to policies and procedures ● To ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of all the children and staff ● Liaise with the School’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) ● To plan and organise the delivery of a variety of play activities and experiences appropriate to the children’s age and development stages and provide a termly plan/timetable to the Wrap Around Care Manager ● Meet regularly with the Wrap Around Care Manager to discuss planning and report on progress of the provision ● To supervise and set clear expectations for all staff working in the after school club ● Liaise with outside agencies where appropriate ● To attend training as agreed with the Wrap Around Care Manager to support your development ● To keep attendance records of children using the extended...

Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage of development. ● Build playful relationships with children, recognising professional boundaries. ● Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements they may have. ● Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact with different environments, other children and young people and staff. Keep reflective records to inform future planning. ● Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice. ● Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other professionals. ● Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to include a range of...

● Helping to establish and run a new after school club from day one ● Supporting children aged 3–11 through play, activities and structured sessions ● Assisting with setting up creative games and outdoor learning experiences ● Building positive relationships with children and colleagues ● Working closely with experienced staff while studying towards your Level 2 qualification

● Supporting safe, fun and engaging play activities before and after school ● Helping set up creative games and activities ● Building positive relationships with children aged 3–11 ● Learning on the job while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

To provide a safe and stimulating environment and provide high quality activities in consultation with children to support their varying needs ● To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunities framework ● To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers and other professionals working with the children ● Assist with healthy snack preparation and delivery ● To assist in maintaining material and equipment and ensure that the After School Club maintains a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times ● To keep abreast of developments and all aspects of Childcare through information given by the Director/Manager/Deputy Manager and through attending regular training ● To attend staff meetings and Inset days as required

Supporting and supervising and providing particular welfare/personal/hygiene/medical/therapeutic support for children with SEN and ensure their safety. ● Assisting with promoting inclusion by establishing constructive relationships with children and interacting with them according to their individual needs and by assisting in the implementation of the nursery’s additional and different provision map ● Encouraging children’s interactions and engagement with activities. ● Assisting with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes and providing specific support. ● Providing cover for members of staff, if required. ● Monitoring and recording children’s progress and report as required.

To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to manage child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies ● Ensure confidentiality with regard to the staff, parents and children is adhered to at all times ● To help children and families to settle into the nursery’s routine and environment ● To support children in their everyday interaction with others and development of social skills ● To work as part of a team to provide a high quality early years curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage

To contribute to a high quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, spiritually, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities. ● To attend team meetings and contribute ideas. ● To provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding under supervision. ● To assist with meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children. ● To provide adult interaction with children in the school. ● To be aware of the school’s confidentiality policy. ● Support staff and engage in a good staff team. ● To attend all out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evenings, summer fayres and Christmas party. ● Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the school. ● To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the...

What We’re Looking For: We are looking for someone who: Is enthusiastic, caring, and committed to supporting young children. Is interested in training to become a Level 3 Early Years Educator. Thrives in a team environment and works well with others. Is happy to work within a Christian ethos and contribute to an inclusive and welcoming environment. Your Responsibilities: Engaging children in stimulating activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Helping maintain a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all children. Assisting in planning and preparing activities that support children’s learning and development.

Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship - Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen  Shoots Training are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual to complete their Level 2 or level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Jack Jill Day Nursery in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne. Jack and Jill is situated in the heart of Corfe Mullen village and occupies the former Methodist Church. This offers a great ‘open-play’ space of approximately 2000sq foot. The nursery was completely refurbished in summer 2014 and has a new playground, new play areas, new toilets and new equipment. The rooms are light, spacious and fresh! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps towards a career in childcare; working as part of team in a dedicated and professional environment, assisting in providing care and education to all the children as you work towards your Level 2 NVQ in Childcare. Your duties and responsibilities will include;...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Mini VIP's Nursery Shoots Training are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship as a Key Person with Mini VIP's Nursery at their Winchcombe setting. Mini VIP's nursery are  a family run business, a home away from home. As a Mini VIP, your child is treated like one of the family. Our nursery and daycare is a family-run business – and that family ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We have 3 rooms for our Caterpillars 0-24months, Busy Bees 2-3.5 years, Butterflies 3yrs to starting school. We also have a holiday club and wrap around care including breakfast and after school club 4-12 years. Your duties and responsibilities will include; To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally,...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Jolly Tots Day Nursery (Nursery Manager role) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Jolly Tots Day Nursery. Welcome to Jolly Tots Day Nursery, a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and at home. We provide high-quality care in a calm and welcoming setting, supporting each child with the same love, patience, and attention a parent would give their own. Our dedicated team builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring every child feels secure and confident. We recognise each child as an individual and support their development through play, exploration, and positive interactions. At our nursery, we are proud to offer a caring, home-from-home environment where children are nurtured, encouraged, and supported to...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Steeple Aston Pre-School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Steeple Aston Pre-School . A little bit about about Steeple Aston Pre-school Creative area, main room This area is fully accessible to the children where they can select materials and items from the drawers. Using their own skills which they acquire to be imaginative and creative, using their own self-expression. It helps them emotionally and socially, developing their cognitive, speaking and listening capabilities which is a vital part of their childhood and development. Computer area and the main room The main room is where the computer is located. The computer maybe on for a short period of time in the morning as one of the activities the children can select to use it if they wish. Music basket, main room...

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Happy Feet Nursery and Preschool, Westbourne. Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Happy Feet Nursery and Preschool, Westbourne as a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice. Westbourne is one of the most vibrant, family-friendly areas, known for its independent spirit, fantastic cafes, and just a short stroll from the beach. It’s a place where families naturally gravitate, and I’ve seen first-hand how strong the demand for exceptional childcare is in this community. From the moment you step inside, you can feel a sense of warmth. The stunning stained-glass windows create a breath-taking atmosphere, with the sunlight dancing through the colours, filling the space with a natural glow. It’s a space that inspires curiosity and creativity, and we’ve embraced that in every part of our design. Like our Wimborne nursery, we’ve kept the space open, airy, and adaptable, allowing us...