Nursery Apprentice - Salford Royal

  • Company: Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal
  • Location: Manchester, M6 8FJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £296.00 per week
  • Sector: Early Years
  • Ref: VAC-02367
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
  • Start Date: 03/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: 37 hours Monday - Friday, shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Brief Description

Wanting a career where you can make a difference? As a Nursery Apprentice at Holyrood Nursery Salford Royal, you will assist in the care and development of young children in our amazing nursery whilst gaining your Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years. Fantastic benefits and award winning training and support from Realise.

Qualifications Required

None- happy to consider candidates with little experience but as long as they have a passion for childcare

Personal Qualities

Children first every time
Calm
Good communicator
friendly and approachable

Skills Required

Teamwork
Resilience
Calm under Pressure
Strong communication

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Endless- Qualified Practitioner, Lead, Senior Lead, Deputy/Manager and beyond!

Vacancy Detail

Thrive Childcare and Education is exactly what is says on the tin. A place for you to thrive and be at your best. Get to know us and you will see that we are a different kind of childcare company.

As a Nursery Apprentice you will assist senior staff in arranging activities, ensuring safety and observing children's behaviour, all while following nursery guidelines. Furthermore, you will partake in training sessions to improve your skills in Childcare and Early Childhood Education. As an Apprentice within Thrive, we are committed to making sure that you receive the best training throughout your apprenticeship, where you will join our long-standing, experienced teams to deliver every day with passion. As part of our mission to create a better world, we provide settings optimised for children to learn, explore and be happy.

What’s in this for YOU?

Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals
Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets and Uniform
Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
Long Service Awards
Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
Personal Progression Career Opportunities
DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

So, if you are looking to join a meaningful and values-based business, you have come to the right place!

Other Information

DBS will be paid for by Thrive.
Parking available and on good transport links.

Ready to start your adventure?