Vacancy Nursery Apprentice (level 2)
Vacancy overview
Code: 2000025121
As a Nursery Apprentice, you will support qualified early years staff in providing safe, nurturing, play‑based care for children. You will help with daily routines and maintain a positive, welcoming environment. This hands-on introduction to childcare that builds a strong foundation for a future career in early years education.
- Supporting children’s learning through play‑based activities.
- Assisting with daily routines such as meals, toileting, and nap times.
- Helping to set up engaging learning environments.
- Observing children’s development and plan activities to extend learning.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Always following safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Completing apprenticeship coursework and additional training tasks.
Requirements and prospects
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and pass an enhanced DBS check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. These requirements help us maintain a secure, consistent, and supportive environment for both staff and families.
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About the employer
LIME TREE DAY NURSERY
Lime Tree Day Nurseries are Forward Thinking and value and invest in their employees and nurture and support their staff throughout their childcare careers. Lime Tree have 5 nurseries within the Charnwood area ranging in child capacity from 45 to over 100 children at some our larger settings. With a high retention rate of staffing, we can offer you a long career with stability and career progression. Do you have a passion for childcare and want to nurture and support our Little Limes?