Nursery Apprentice

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery are looking to find keen and motivated candidates that are welling to working within childcare and gain an Early Years Qualification.

Our apprenticeship roles are for 25 hours per week, working 1-6pm Monday to Friday. This position will start from January 2024.

We are looking to recruit a nursery apprentice to work in our family orientated, friendly and inclusive private nursery who pride ourselves in our relationship with parents and is passionate for creating an individual learning environment for each child.

Job Purpose:

To work in the nursery supporting, developing and extending play across the curriculum. A kind and calm manner a must, along with a sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a growing team. A passionate to see young children develop and the ability to be empathetic to their needs is essential

We are looking for someone that is caring and has a passion for working in childcare. You will need to be flexible towards your working hours / days, hardworking and a team player.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to observe and records children's progress
• Good IT skills in order to carry out recording the children's daily information on our online portal
• Enthusiasm and a passionate approach to early years development
• Skills to deliver high quality childcare
• All applications require 2 references and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure (DBS)

Employment Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

- 25% childcare discount for practitioners

- Staff incentive schemes

- Staff non uniform day last Friday of each month

- Recommend a Friend scheme, high street voucher for recommending a successful recruit of a new member of staff and child/family

- The nursery is closed between Christmas and New Year

- 28 paid annual leave and additional days awarded for length of service (T & C’s apply)

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share the same commitment. As part of this commitment, we adhere to safer recruitment procedures which will include identity, DBS, reference check and a probation period.