Nursery Apprentice

Manchester, M19 1BB

Ref: VAC-01376

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 06/10/2025

Start Date: 13/10/2025

Working Week: Up to 40 hours over 5 days

Company: Rainbows Nursery

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to start a rewarding career in childcare? We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and playful apprentice to join our team and support the day-to-day care, learning, and development of young children in a nurturing environment.

As an apprentice, you’ll be getting hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised childcare qualification. You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and become part of a team that values creativity, curiosity, and lots of messy play!

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children’s learning and development through play and structured activities
• Helping to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment
• Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting, and nap time
• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, and social skills
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and team members
• Taking part in planning and observations to support each child’s progress

What we offer:

Full training and support to gain your childcare qualification

A fun, friendly, and supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and progression

Paid apprenticeship wage

The chance to make a real difference in children’s early years

If you’re ready to begin your journey in childcare and think you’d be a great fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications required

GCSE English and Maths

Personal qualities

Kind and caring nature
Enthusiastic and energetic
Honest and trustworthy
Calm under pressure
Respectful and polite
Confident around children
Willing to take initiative
Eager to grow and develop
Friendly and supportive
Passionate about early years care

Skills required

Friendly and approachable
Good communication skills
Patience and empathy
Team player
Willingness to learn
Creative and playful
Reliable and punctual
Basic organisation skills
Positive attitude
Enjoys working with children

Future Prospects

Progression to a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Opportunity for a permanent role upon successful completion

Chance to become a Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader in the future

Pathway into SEN support, safeguarding roles, or management positions

Ongoing professional development and training

A long-term career in early years and education settings

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

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Nursery Apprentice