Nursery Apprentice

Nursery Apprentice – 3 Positions Available

Daisy Day Nursery – Wallasey, Wirral

Due to our nursery numbers increasing from September, we are excited to be recruiting 3 Nursery Apprentices to join our friendly and supportive team.

We have one apprenticeship position available in each of our rooms, giving you the opportunity to work with a specific age group:

• Babies
• Toddlers
• Preschool

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Early Years while working towards a recognised Early Years apprenticeship qualification. You will learn alongside experienced practitioners and gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Nursery Apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced Early Years practitioners and develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to build a career in childcare.

Your role will include:

• Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
• Helping to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment
• Supporting planned activities and children's individual interests
• Building positive relationships with children and their families
• Working as part of a supportive nursery team
• Developing your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Completing your apprenticeship training and coursework alongside your practical experience

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children
• Reliable, committed and willing to learn
• Friendly and a good team player
• Patient and approachable
• Keen to develop a career in Early Years
• Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
• Willing to learn from experienced practitioners and take on new responsibilities

No previous nursery experience is required, as full training and support will be provided.

Apprenticeship Entry Requirements:

To be eligible to complete the apprenticeship, you must have GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) in the required subjects.

Please ensure your CV clearly states your GCSE grades (or equivalent qualifications). Applicants whose CVs do not show their GCSE grades will not be considered for shortlisting.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV together with a short covering letter explaining:

• Why you would like to become a Nursery Apprentice
• Why you would like to work at Daisy Day Nursery
• Why you feel you would be a good candidate for the apprenticeship
• What you hope to learn and achieve during your apprenticeship
• Any relevant experience, skills or qualities you feel would make you suitable for working with children

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are genuinely interested in starting a career in Early Years and are committed to learning and completing their apprenticeship training alongside working in the nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Please note: CVs without GCSE grades will not be considered for shortlisting.

Pay: £8.00-£10.85 per hour

Work Location: In person