Nursery Apprentice - Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Are you ready to kickstart your career in childcare? Cherrystone Nursery is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for anApprentice to join our team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experienceand training in a supportive, fun environment… and earn as you learn!

What You’ll Do:

As an Early Years Apprentice, you'll get real-worldexperience working in a day nursery. You’ll be paired with a buddy to guideyou, and work towards becoming a key person in the nursery. Your apprenticeshipwill include training days and practical days at the nursery. Your typical daywill include:

Assisting team members to provide top-notch care andeducation for children. Building authentic and meaningful relationships withchildren and their parents/carers. Liaise closely with parents/carers and encourage theirinvolvement in nursery life and their child's learning. Working with nursery staff to ensure children’s needs and requirements are met. Keeping the environment safe, clean, and healthy. Supporting inclusive practices, and helping plan and assessactivities that cater to the unique development needs of each child.

Rewards and Benefits

We value our apprentices and offer a range of fantastic perks:

Competitive Salary:£8.60-11.44 per hour, depending on age and experience. Annual Leave: 24 days, plus your birthday off and publicholidays. Bonuses: £100 on completing your Level 2 qualification,£250 on completing Level 3, plus yearly salary increases (£500 for Level 2,£750 for Level 3). Annual Pay Review: Ensures competitive compensation. Team Fun Days and Awards: Celebrate our amazing team! Referral Bonuses: Up to £500 for referring friends andfamily. Bike to Work Scheme: Get help buying a bike with a £50contribution and salary sacrifice repayment option. Staff Perks: Discounts on cinema, retail, travel, andmore. Free Lunch Every Day and Uniform. Compassionate Leave: Up to 5 days paid leave. Childcare Discount: Generous discounts for staff. Employee Assistance Helpline: 24/7 confidentialcounselling and advice.

Start your journey with Family First Nurseries today!

Training:

Your role and responsibilities will be defined by your employer, Cherrystone Nursery, which will provide on-the-job training and incorporate 20% off-the-job learning into your workday.

You’ll work towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship. Training is delivered by Realise, Cherrystone Nursery's dedicated provider.

Training Outcome:

Starting as an Early Years Apprentice, you can advance
through various rewarding roles in childcare. With experience and
qualifications, you might progress to:

Room Leader: Oversee a specific room in the nursery,
leading activities and ensuring children's well-being and development. You'll also mentor team members.

Deputy Manager: Assist the Nursery Manager with daily
operations, including staff management, administrative tasks, and maintaining high care standards.

Nursery Manager: Manage the nursery’s overall operation, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial
management, and leading the team to provide an excellent environment for children's growth.

Each career step brings new challenges and rewards, offering
opportunities for personal and professional growth with dedication and hard work.

Employer Description:
Cherry Childcare was established in 1993 and is an independently run group with nurseries across Surrey, Hampshire, and into Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.Each of our 11 nurseries located in Surrey, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire are dedicated to delivering outstanding childcare.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience