Childcare Apprenticeship – Sandbach

Early years practitioner (Level 2)
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Overview

Date Posted: 28/08/25
Start Date: 02/02/26
Apples and Pears Nursery are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Job Description

Are you looking to kick start your career into early years? - You could be set to gain a qualification with us in as little as 12 months, we have a fantastic management team to support you through your modules as well as in house training from our highly experienced and skilled management team.

This Role Will Include:

  • Assisting with the full care of children i.e. ensuring that their physical needs (food & personnel hygiene are met.
  • Assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities through / within a stimulating environment.
  • To be aware of responsibilities in respect of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, and work alongside others to ensure that this is achieved.
  • Assisting with the provision of healthy / nutritional snacks and meals.
  • Assisting with daily record keeping.
  • Observation & assessment of key children, once delegated.
  • Administering First Aid, as appropriate.
  • Attend / undertake training, as appropriate.
  • Carry out responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
  • Work within the settings Policies & Procedures.
  • To be coherent with EYFS and work with Supervisors, Management and others to ensure fully adhered to.
  • Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder.

Benefits Include:

  •  On- site parking
  • Increasing holiday allowance for accrued service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff Childcare Discount.

IND01

Skills Required
  • Creative
  • Patience
  • Communication skills
Training

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Early Years Educator Level 3.

Prospects
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

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