Job Description

Are you passionate about working with children and helping to nurture their growth and development? Looking for an engaging career that makes a difference? This opportunity is a fantastic entry point into the childcare field.

Our client offers a warm, home-like nursery environment tailored to young children's developmental needs, with individualized care and play-based learning. Through sensory activities, gardening, cooking, and outdoor exploration, the nursery supports each child's creativity and social skills. Its expansive garden and forest school area provide a unique space for active, hands-on learning that fosters independence and curiosity.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, this role is an ideal fit.

Responsibilities for an apprentice

Supporting children with their learning and development

Planning and participating in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities

Liaising with parents

Ensuring our policies and procedures are followed

Role modelling practice to other members of the team and the children across the setting.Skills / Experience

Essential

Real passion to work with children

Patience & Empathy

Basic children

Happy

Smiley

Approachable

Hard working

Reliable

Friendly

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Loves children

Good time keeping skills.

Communication Desired

Familiarity of the Early year's framework

Experience of working in a nursery environment

Experience of working with children or caregiving role

Qualifications

Minium: GCSE (grade A- C) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent

Desired: First Aid certificate or Safeguarding Certificate

Desired: Early Years Level 2

Prospects

Potential future employment for the right candidate.

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Apprenticeship: Early years Level 2 or Level 3

Location: Hove

Salary: £11.50 per hour (depending on age & experience)

Full time: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm (20 - 40 hrs per week) all year round or term time only

For more information about this Nursery Practitioner apprentice role please contact Frankie Denahy at Next Step Apprenticeships