44 jobs found in Cheltenham

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Spring Gate Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Spring Gate Nursery School, Ross-on-Wye. Spring Gate Nursery School is a warm, welcoming early years setting where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. We believe every child is unique, and our nurturing team is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated and confidence is built every day. At Spring Gate, we follow the EYFS framework through play-based learning that inspires imagination, independence, and a love of learning. Our caring practitioners work closely with families to support each child’s individual journey, ensuring they feel valued, secure, and ready for their next steps in education. With a strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and...

Please click to see the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information _________________ Working with young children has always been a rewarding and engaging profession. Demand for childcare practitioners has never been higher and so it is a great time to explore a career with Willow Cottage Nurseries. Practitioners with their Level 2 qualification will earn £25,781 per year whilst studying for their Level 3! As an unqualified early years practitioner studying towards your level 2 apprenticeship you will join a passionate and professional team of qualified educators. You will learn to plan and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs. This is achieved by striving to meet every child’s individual needs and ensuring they are cared for in a safe, stable and stimulating environment. An apprenticeship with Willow Cottage will give you an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment whist also earning an excellent salary with great...

As a Level 3 Childcare Apprentice, you will work as part of the nursery team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.   Initially, you will take on the role of Key Person for one child, building a positive relationship with the child and their family and supporting their individual learning, development and wellbeing.   Key Responsibilities Build a warm, caring and trusting relationship with your key child, helping them to feel safe, secure and confident within the setting. Get to know your key child's individual interests, personality, routines, needs, strengths and areas for development. Support your key child with settling into the nursery environment and develop a strong partnership with their parents/carers. Observe your key child's development and use observations to identify their interests, achievements and next steps. Contribute to planning and providing...

Housekeeper and Nursery Assistant (may include lunchtime cover) Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams looking after the children during busy periods. Hours  – 25 over 5 days 7.00am - 12.00pm (alternative hours may be available for the right candidate) Start Date  – Open until filled Locations -  There are currently openings at the following locations - Farmoor OX2 9NT - Bletchingdon OX5 3DH Qualification  – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience  – A successful candidate will probably have had experience working as a housekeeper and be comfortable and confident looking after children aged 0-5. Salary House Keeper and Nursery Assistant - £11.40/hour + Benefits Requires  - See Safeguarding below Responsible to  – Team Leaders, Setting Management Flexible working arrangement We are...

Lunchtime Assistant Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams looking after the children during busy periods. Hours  – 15 over 5 days 11am - 14.00pm (alternative hours may be available for the right candidate) Start Date  – Open until filled Locations -  There are currently openings at the following locations - Farmoor OX2 9NT Qualification  – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience  – A successful candidate will be confident looking after children aged 0-5. Salary Lunchtime Assistant - £12.71/hour + Benefits Requires  - See Safeguarding below Responsible to  – Team Leaders, Setting Management Flexible working arrangement We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week, 11am to 2pm. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only position. As a lunchtime assistant your role will...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Housekeeper Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams.  Hours – 15 over 5 days       5.00pm- 8pm (alternative hours are available)                Start Date – Open until filled Location – Farmoor OX2 9NT Qualification – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience – A successful candidate will probably have had experience working as a housekeeper and be comfortable and confident around children aged 0-5. Salary House Keeper - £10.10/hour + Benefits Requires - See Safeguarding below Responsible to – Team Leaders, Setting Management   Flexible working arrangement We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week 5pm to 7pm. However, this is a flexible role and we may be able to accommodate other working patterns or longer hours. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, along with a desire to continually develop your skills to better support the children in your care?   WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Kidlington OX5 1RF. Working Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday Earn while you learn  – this is a  paid role  working with children in a real nursery setting You'll get  hands-on experience  supporting early years development No experience needed – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a love for working with children! DUTIES To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider. 3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning. 4. To work closely with children aged 0-5...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Finkley Down Farm Nursery and Pre School, Andover. Requirements; A Level 2 Childcare qualification would be desirable but not essential  You must be able to gain a clear DBS Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them Everyday is a new adventure! At Finkley Nursery in Andover, every day brings something new to explore. Set within the grounds of the award-winning Finkley Down Farm, this unique nursery is made up of two purpose-built buildings, each thoughtfully designed to give children the very best start in life. The Bungalow (catchy name, we know) is home to our youngest children under two. It’s a calm, nurturing space with its own peaceful garden, cosy lounge...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant -  20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 Cold Harbour Nursery - Bletchley We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery.     About Cold Harbour Nursery Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 62 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a...

We are looking for an anthusiastic Tea Time Assistant for our Cold Harbour Nursery - Bletchley Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 62 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a home from home experience where children feel happy, safe and secure, and as a result, thrive within our nursery. Our Nature Kindergarten hosts outdoor playschemes, bushcraft and...

Nursery Assistant Full-time - Monday - Friday Castlethorpe Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week.  About Hedgerows Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  Acorn was recently awarded the ‘Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025’ by Day Nurseries, recognising consistently high customer reviews. With over 35 years’ experience , Acorn is a leading not‑for‑profit...

We are looking for an anthusiastic Tea Time Assistant for our Brafield Nursery Established in 1997, this small and friendly nursery is situated in the village of Brafield-on-the-Green. It is in an idyllic setting, a quiet location on the edge of the village, next to the church. We offer full and part-time care for up to 44 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  One of the nursery’s most attractive features, and extremely popular with the children, is the wonderful outside space and gardens, fully enclosed and secure for the children to enjoy. The nursery gardens offer plentiful opportunities for outdoor play and learning, which is a key aspect of Acorn’s ethos. Pre-school children have regular Forest School sessions in the nursery garden. The building itself was formerly the village primary school and, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture, it has been...

Nursery Assistant Full-time - Monday - Friday  Emberton Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Emberton (Acorn) . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. About Emberton Nursery We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. In the nursery, we offer full and part-time care for up to 37 places for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all...

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 Seer Green (HP9 2QP). 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. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider. 3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning. 4. To work closely with...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, along with a desire to continually develop your skills to better support the children in your care?   WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team near Winchester - SO21 Working Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday Earn while you learn  – this is a  paid role  working with children in a real nursery setting You'll get  hands-on experience  supporting early years development No experience needed – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a love for working with children! DUTIES To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider. 3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning. 4. To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking...

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Storybook Montessori Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 or Level 3* Childcare Apprenticeship at Storybook Montessori, Ascot. Requirements; You must be able to gain a clear DBS Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent Nestled within the beautiful grounds of the Crown Estate, Storybook Montessori, Ascot offers a truly unique setting with stunning views of Ascot Racecourse, where the horses pass right past our gates on race days! At Storybook Montessori, Ascot we care for children aged 4 Months to 5 Years and offer childcare all year round. We are Ofsted rated GOOD! Your duties and responsibilities will include; Assist in creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for young children.  Support the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities to encourage...

Early Years Apprentice 📍 Acorn Nursery, Sharnbrook 🎓 Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity Full time - 36 hours per week Are you looking to start your career in early years and gain a recognised qualification while working? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Acorn Nursery in Sharnbrook . This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn , working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing environment. About Acorn Nursery, Sharnbrook Located within the picturesque grounds of Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook, our nursery has ample space for children to explore, discover and investigate their local surroundings, which lends itself to providing opportunities such as tree climbing and large open spaces for the children to explore.  The play space within the nursery offers a light, large area with a wide range of natural...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – The Village Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at The Village Nursery, Liss. A little bit about The Village Nursery, with Ali provides unique, fun filled music and movement sessions through age-appropriate activities for the younger children.  The educational content and high-quality instruments and props enable the children to develop their sense of rhythm, self-expression, confidence, and physical control. Favourite activities such as the light show and parachute songs combine textures, sounds and movement for a multi-sensory learning experience. Ali joins us once a week in Caterpillars & Bumble Bees.  We are members of Roots and Shoots, a conservation group set up by Jane Goodall to help school aged children understand the need for all of us to help look after our planet. We are very fortunate to have a parent at...

Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Kids Love Nature, Wickham  Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Kid’s Love Nature at their Wickham setting as a Level 3 Apprentice. Requirements; You will have GCSE Grades A*-C in English and; Maths, or equivalent i.e. functional skills You must be able to gain a clear DBS Kids Love Nature have developed their own curriculum and approach to create synergy between indoor and outdoor learning. They believe emotional wellbeing and resilience are key to children leading happy, successful and purposeful lives. Our world is advancing more rapidly than ever before - technologically, economically, and socially - so who's to say that the jobs our children are being prepared for will even be around when they're old enough to do them? It's a little scary, and definitely food for thought. This is why we created Kids Love Nature. We feel deeply that an...