Nursery Apprentice
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Company: KALEIDOSCOPE DAY NURSERY LIMITED
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Location: Dorset, DT9 3DP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000058613
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Application Deadline Date: 12/11/2026
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Start Date: 01/12/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: 08:00- 17.30 Monday- Friday
Brief Description
The role of the Early Years Student is to obtain the necessary skills and qualifications that enable them to ensure all children attending receive high-quality care, are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play which meet their individual needs and support all aspects of the Early Years curriculum.
Training to be Provided
- Training will take place at the setting with allocated time to work towards your qualification
Future Prospects
- Full time position with career development encouraged
Vacancy Detail
- Support the delivery of age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Assist in creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for all children
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
- Observe children’s progress and contribute to developmental records and learning journals
- Share relevant information with parents and carers regarding children’s achievements, wellbeing, routines, and daily activities
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through play and planned activities
- Assist with personal care routines, including nappy changing, toileting, handwashing, dressing, and promoting good hygiene practices while maintaining children’s dignity and privacy
- Help children develop independence and self-care skills appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Assist with meal and snack times, including preparing eating areas, encouraging healthy eating, supporting children who require help with feeding, and ensuring food hygiene procedures are followed
- Ensure children’s dietary requirements, allergies, and individual needs are adhered to at all times
- Promote positive behaviour and support children in developing confidence, respect, and social skills
- Follow all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate records, including accidents, incidents, medication, care routines, and observations where required
- Help maintain a clean, tidy, and organised nursery environment, including preparing resources and equipment
- Work as part of a team and support colleagues in delivering high-quality childcare
- Adhere to all relevant legislation, including safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety requirements
Other Information
- Able to pass enhanced DBS