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FAIRMOUNT NURSERY LIMITED
Apprenticeship Level 2
Apply by: 31/08/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
About The Role
A nursery nurse apprenticeship, hands-on experience working with babies and young children while gaining the recognised early years qualification. The apprenticeship combines workplace training with study, helping individuals develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to work effectively within an Early Years setting.
Apprentices will support the daily care, learning, and development of babies and young children within the nursery setting.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Assisting with play activities
- Supporting children routines
- Promoting positive behaviour
- Helping with meal and sleep times
- Maintaining a safe and stimulating environment
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and staff
Apprentices will work alongside experienced practitioners while developing their skills, knowledge and understanding of early years practice.
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About The Training
The apprentice will train through a combination of practical experience within the nursery and structured learning provided by the training provider:
- They will work alongside experienced staff
- Receive ongoing support and mentoring
- Complete coursework and assignments
- Complete regular training
The apprenticeship will include off-the-job training to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for the Early Years qualification and role.
About The Employer
Fairmount Nursery has over 20 years of experience in providing high-quality childcare and early education. We provide full-day care for children aged 3 months - 5 years. Our Hackenthorpe branch opened in 1994, and our Clarkehouse Road branch opened in 1998.
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Our Mission
Every child is unique, and we believe that success and growth come from encouragement and praise. Our goal is to create a unique, warm, safe environment which supports children's learning, building their self-confidence, enabling all children to become well-balanced people of the world.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
- Patience
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Enthusiastic and proactive
Training Provider
RNN GROUP
Course/Training
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Apply by: 31/08/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
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