Huggies Day Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated individual with a passion to start a career in childcare at our Ofsted rated ‘Good’ day nursery.
As an Apprentice Early Years Practitioner, working towards your level 3 qualification, you will receive first class training and support from our team of highly qualified and dedicated staff.
The purpose-built nursery is happy, secure and set within the surroundings of Bradwell Hall nursing home.
It is important that you share our commitment to safeguarding our children and our passion to make each child's day enjoyable, positive and rewarding.
Come and join the amazing team; creating magical moments and lifetime memories for all the children in our care.
Let us kick-start your career - earning whilst you're learning.
Requirements and prospects:
Essential skills
- Good communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good timekeeping
- Good literacy & numeracy skills
- Ability to work Independently as well as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Time-planning and ability to meet deadlines
Personal qualities
- Honesty
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
- Motivated & willing to accept responsibility
- Keen to progress
- Willing to learn
- Positive attitude
Main Duties
- Ensure all children are given the opportunity to enjoy stimulating play activities in a caring, warm and safe environment
- Ensure that all activities are appropriate to the child’s age, abilities and needs
- Ensure that children receive an appropriate snack, drink and meal, and will ensure that any special dietary requirements are catered for
- Be accountable for the high standards of cleanliness and safe condition of the toys and equipment, reporting any that are not in working condition
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 from 1st April 2026. This applies to Apprentices aged under 19 years old and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship.
Please apply with CV with explainable gaps in education/work history, as any unexplained gaps will be disregarded due to safeguarding.
We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy and all applications will be treated in strict confidence. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a clear enhanced DBS check and sign up to the update service.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
