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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly team in a well-established nursery. You will be working alongside a professional and experienced team, learning a range of skills to develop a career in an Early Years setting.
Requirements
- Level 2 qualification in Early Years
- GCSE in English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
- GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Caring, nurturing attitude, ability to inspire and have fun
Responsibilities
- Ensuring safety of children at all times
- Supervising outdoor play
- Supporting development through play
- Planning and carrying out activities
- Preparing and feeding children
- Keeping the nursery clean
- Dealing with parents and completing paperwork
- Attending additional training as required (e.g., first aid)
- Ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed
- Undertaking the role and responsibilities of key person
- Providing sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years
- Advocating for all children’s needs, including those requiring SEND or EAL support
- Promoting and facilitating children’s interpersonal communication
- Supporting children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture
- Supporting children to understand and respond to their emotions
- Assessing the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences
- Creating inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments
- Creating inclusive and supportive emotional environments
- Applying strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events
- Analysing observation evidence to assess and plan learning
- Facilitating and supporting child-centred opportunities and experiences
- Providing adult-led opportunities and experiences
- Using reflection to develop professionally and personally
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- Wage: £15,808 a year
- Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 38 hours a week. Working hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 4 days per week depending on ratio and nursery needs. Day off confirmed monthly.
- Duration: 1 year 9 months
- Uniform garments provided free of charge
- On successful completion of apprenticeship, may be offered permanent employment
Application Process
- Closes in 4 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
- After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
About Greenmount Foundations for Learning
Greenmount Foundations for Learning has an experienced, enthusiastic team who provide care to all children. We are a home-from-home environment. We strive to ensure all our children have the best possible start and a great learning journey with us. We thrive as a dedicated team providing a caring and educational environment for all our children with a warm and welcoming family atmosphere for families and employees.
Contact
- Training provider: BURY COLLEGE
- Reference code: VAC2000023928
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