Early Years Apprenticeship
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Company: POPPIES DAY NURSERY (KNUTSFORD) LIMITED
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Location: Knutsford, WA16 0NH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000016838
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours per week between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm. Monday to Friday. Apprentices under the age of 18 are only able to work 8 hours per day. There is a 1-hour lunch break which is unpaid.
Brief Description
We are offering the opportunity for someone to complete a national apprenticeship with Elmscot Group. We offer training to our staff and offer an in-house mentor to support you through your training. Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
Training to be Provided
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
Future Prospects
Upon completion, you will achieve a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, and a Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.
You will be offered a qualified practitioner role within the company and there will be an opportunity to progress through the company.
Vacancy Detail
In our settings, we have fostered the 'in the moment' style of learning and are encouraging all children to learn through play. A nursery apprentice will support the children in the daily routine. This will include:
- Help with the daily routine and care of the children in your assigned department and across the setting as a whole
- Interact with the children to support the children’s learning and development in an age/stage appropriate way
- Prepare resources under the guidance of colleagues
- Set-up activities both inside and outside under the direction of colleagues
- Undertake daily housekeeping jobs as required
- Electronic record keeping and supporting child development observations
Other Information
An apprentice will build positive relationships with the children, staff, families, and external agencies. Passing Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You will need GCSE English and maths at Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills will be required.