Early Years Apprentice

Apprentice

Elmscot Group Day Nurseries cares for children aged from six weeks to five years in very safe, homely environments. We have nurseries located across Cheshire in Hale, Altrincham, Timperley, Sale, Knutsford and Chester. Poppies Day Nursery can be found on Sugar Pit Lane, just a short walk from the heart of Knutsford. It is situated within a beautiful converted building packed with original features.

The bright open rooms create the perfect environment.

There may be a full‑time position available upon the successful completion of this apprenticeship.

In our settings, we have fostered the “in the moment” style of learning, and we 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 childrens 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.

Schedule:

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.