Early years Educator Apprenticeship - Rainbow Wood Day Nursery

  • Company RAINBOW WOOD DAY NURSERY LTD
  • Location Lancashire, PR2 5BE
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £15,808.00 per year
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000062780
  • Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
  • Start Date 01/12/2026
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week 4-day basis between 07:30 and 6pm - shifts are as follows 07:30-17:30 08:00-18:00 07:45-17:45, Monday to Friday with a day off during the week.

Brief Description

The purpose of a Nursery Practitioner, is to create and maintain safe, and welcoming learning environments for the children. They are responsible for a group of key children with whom they will understand support and work with to provide fantastic learning opportunities.

Training to be Provided

  • Level 3 Early years Educator Apprenticeship Standard 

Future Prospects

  • Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship 

Vacancy Detail

  • To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
  • To be aware of Rainbow Wood’s policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
  • To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
  • To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with safeguarding, child protection and whistle-blowing policies
  • To understand child to staff ratio’s and ensure that these are maintained at all times
  • To reflect on practices and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day
  • To plan and set up a range of interesting activities
  • To lead observations and the for the children and lead activities followed by observations for the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively - including sharing information for when needed to get the children the appropriate level of support if needed
  • To develop genuine bonds with key children and support and monitor colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
  • To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life

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