Nursery Trainee Practitioner

Rosedene Nurseries in Egglescliffe are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Apprentice to join their new and growing nursery!

Rosedene Egglescliffe have a dedicated and highly qualified team who are passionate about their children and giving them the best possible start in their early years.

If you’re ready to gain a childcare qualification, as well as the skills and confidence to grow your career within Early Years, you could be what we’re looking for.

Rosedene’s mission:

"To provide the most enriching learning opportunities, within a nurturing environment, for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world."

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• To ensure high standards in all aspects of care and development in line with the EYFS for all children attending the nursery
• To organise resources for activities and experiences in the nursery
• To assist in enhancing the developmental progress of children.
• To implement the daily routine within the nursery
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and good housekeeping
• To maintain a thorough knowledge of all the nursery’s policies and procedures, ensuring that they are followed and respected

• Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression
  Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression
• Part of an award-winning & growing business, recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector.
• Recent Awards include:
  • 2024/ 2025 Uks Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider
  • Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards
  • 2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year
  • 2024 Community Nursery of the Year
  • 97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey
• Extensive Training & Development
  Supported by monthly in-person and online training. Funded First Aid Course. 24/7 access to your own e-learning platform for essential skills training, CPD qualified courses and personal development. Curiosity, Forest & Beach school training. Monthly team meetings. With opportunities to work across different nursery locations
• Strong company-wide Well-Being Support
  A robust well-being programme, team well-being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday

• Share the passion with our Rosedene employees. No one day is the same at Rosedene Nurseries, making every day a new adventure. We support thousands of children and their families through their development, which makes the role extremely rewarding.

• Working as part of a family business and a long-standing family team who care about creating the best working environment for their employees. Many employees stay with us through-out their working careers
• Positive Culture & Team Engagement
  A fun, collaborative work environment with team-building events through-out the year, recognition through monthly and yearly awards, be heard through employee feedback, and a be part of a culture focused on mutual support.
• Management support

• Our managers are approachable and supportive, always on hand to guide, encourage, and celebrate your success.

• Great annual leave, your Birthday off, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off
  Overtime is paid; employees are also rewarded with extra days off for milestones such as birthdays, 100% attendance and long-standing commitments
• Childcare Perks
  Discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme