Early Years Apprentice -The Cheshire Day Nursery Guardian Street
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Company: The Cheshire Day Nursery Guardian Street
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Location: Warrington, WA5 1UP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: National Minimum Wage
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01482
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Application Deadline Date: 28/11/2025
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Start Date: 01/12/2025
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Are you a passionate early years practitioner looking to continue to develop your career in an award winning nursery setting? Cheshire Day Nursery - Guardian Street have a great opportunity to train as an Early Years Educator Apprentice and gain your level 3 whilst supporting childrens learning, play and development and building key relationships.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths/English or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the required level of functional skills alongside the apprenticeship.
Some experience working with babies or children under the age of five
Personal Qualities
A BIG smile!
Sense of humour
Friendly
Enthusiasm and patience
Willing to progress
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
Organisation
An attentive and compassionate nature
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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• 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
A full time qualified position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Cheshire Day Nursery - Guardian Street are looking for a Nursery Apprentice who have a passion to work with children and would like to undertake a level 3 qualification. To be considered for the Early Years Apprentice role you must have a love of children and a genuine warmth towards them!
As an Apprentice Nursery Educator your role will include;
•Being part of a friendly team
•Having a group of key children, responsible for planning and completing observations.
•Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is paramount in the room at all times.
•Being aware of and complying with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
•Making sure the children have a safe, fun, and great learning environment.
•Building positive relationships by engaging and interacting with the children, staff, and families
The purpose-built building, with large airy rooms and plenty of natural light, includes a kindergarten and a recently renovated outdoor area
Our benefits include;
Uniform
Employee of the month award
Childcare discount
Refer a friend scheme
Healthcare scheme
Other Information
DBS and references required, DBS paid for by company