Childcare Apprenticeship - Brighouse

A perfect opportunity for somebody who has a passion for childcare and would like to make it their career at this Ofsted 'Outstanding' Nursery near Brighouse. This is a great career move for the right person, this nursery is supportive and guides all the apprentices through courses with the staff who also show their knowledge and skills to train new staff to the team. Practitioners provide support to children and their families, offering assistance with any aspect of early year's development, learning and education. We pride ourselves in our passion for childcare ensuring all children are valued, understood and respected. Mill Cottage Montessori School aims to develop independent, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through multi-cultural awareness and respect for themselves, each other and the environment. Montessori Education encourages students around the world to become compassionate and life-long learners who are tolerant and understanding of all living things, with an ethos of: TELL ME AND I FORGET,SHOW ME AND I REMEMBER, INVOLVE ME AND I UNDERSTAND. 

Your role will include:

To be flexible with working practices of the setting: be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic duties within nursery (preparation of snack, meals, cleaning of equipment etc.) To understand as part of your training you will be required to move to all age ranges of the nursery Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the Montessori philosophy is fulfilled in your practice Assist children with their independence, dressing/undressing, potty training, teeth brushing, supporting at meal times with time for pleasant socialisation, being a role model with sharing and table manners Following the nurseries policies and procedures at all times, making sure you are familiar with all of the policies Provide comfort and warmth to an unwell child and making sure the children are collected by someone known to nursery Offering to all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic back ground : In particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination are displayed Follow Individual learning and development plans for tailored targets and strategies To act as an ambassador for the nursery and maintain a positive image of its aims and objectives After your settling in period and successful observations as determined by your mentor, you will be required to keep an accurate 'Learning Journey' file on your key children To develop your role within the team especially as regard as a key worker Ensure preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development Once you have been trained on the EYFS you will support the team by completing observations and begin to link these to the development matters framework

Training:
At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5 Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way Upon completion of this 12 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are an Independent Day Nursery offering exceptional care and education. We understand that choosing the perfect setting for a child's early education is paramount to every parent, we also feel the same.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday (Between 07:30- 18:00)

Skills:
Creative,Initative,Patience,


  • Location: Wakefield Rd HD6 4HA
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
  • Posted: 29-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk