Childcare Apprentice

We are looking for a childcare apprentice to join our busy settings. You will be supported throughout your course and be surrounded by an experienced team who will help and guide you to gain your qualification. You will be involved in planning and delivering high-quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards.

What you'll do

• Carry out activities with children
• Plan activities to meet the needs of the children
• Observe the children in their play
• Ensuring all the children within the setting reach their full potential
• Ensure the children are happy and thriving in a caring environment
• Safeguarding children
• Cleaning duties
• Supervising snacks and lunch

Training

• Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• This is a work-based qualification with timetabled classes

After the apprenticeship

• Subject to a successful apprenticeship you will be employed by the company and considered for a full-time role

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)

Things to consider

We believe that our staff are our best asset and have helped us build and maintain an excellent reputation for providing outstanding childcare. We employ committed, caring, qualified staff and they are the key to our success. As a result we have a very consistent team dedicated to providing a welcoming and stimulating environment for young children. We recognise that by offering equal opportunities, excellent support and training to all our employees on a continuous basis we are able to provide an excellent standard of childcare. We also reward our staff with an excellent salary, an attendance bonus, a performance bonus, excellent holiday entitlement, a childcare voucher scheme, a substantial discount on childcare places and many opportunities for promotion.

About the employer

We are the longest established nursery group in the North West. We were founded in 1990 and are proud to say that we remain family run today. We are passionate about providing the very best childcare.

We currently have 5 childcare settings across the Bury, Greater Manchester area, all with Outstanding ratings in their latest Ofsted inspections.

Despite our fantastic Ofsted gradings, we do not stand still. We are always striving to ensure that our nurseries are the best they possibly can be. We are so proud of our fantastic team and the amazing love and care they provide for the children every day.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years practitioner (level 2), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BURY COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 4 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 08:30- 16:45.
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,257.80 a year