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Sky High Achievers Nurseries
Sky High Achievers Nurseries is a small group of nurseries in Tameside. They seek an apprentice to embark on a fantastic new journey taking yourself and your fellow team mates to a whole new level.
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training Course Early years educator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start Date Monday 10 August 2026
Duration 1 year 6 months
Positions Available 1
What you'll do at work
Main duties:
- To regularly review, develop and monitor the curriculum and activities available to children to ensure that the high standards of childcare are maintained
- Provide for the safety and well-being of children, taking account of their social, recreational and individual needs and to keep appropriate records of evidence, observations and assessment on the IT system
- Attend training courses for personal professional development purposes and to disseminate information from these to other staff
- Ensure that all Policies and Procedures set down by the nursery are adhered to
- Work together as part of team to ensure appropriate delivery of nurturing / recreational activities for children attending
- Ensure that health and safety procedures are carried out in the room and report and accidents or incidents through the relevant system
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children using the Nursery management software
- Be willing and able to travel between sites depending on urgent business need
Specific Duties:
- Promote positive relationships and interactions between all adults and children involved in the setting
- To have excellent knowledge of children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person including their background, home life and next steps
- To plan specific activities for children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person to address their next steps, keeping in mind the intent, implementation and impact of these activities
- Ensure parents / carers are well informed of their children’s progress and are always welcome in the setting
- Attend and participate in parent / staff meetings and other meetings as may be relevant
- Monitor children for the identification of possible special needs and discuss any concerns with the Nursery Manager/ SENCO
- Comply with all OFSTED requirements
- Act appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well-being of children is paramount at all times
- Provide a warm and caring environment for the children whilst always having regards for their individual needs
- Encourage the active participation of all children
- Carry out any other occasional reasonable duties as requested by managers
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How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you'll work
Silverthorne Close
Stalybridge
Greater Manchester
SK15 2DQ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training Course Early years educator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Recognise when a child or a colleague is in danger or at risk of abuse and act to protect them in line with safeguarding policy and procedure.
- Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (for example, food safety, diets, starting solid food, allergies, COSHH, and accidents, injuries, and emergencies).
- Apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management within documentation and practice.
- Teach children to develop skills to manage risk and maintain their own and others safety.
- Use a range of communication methods, including technology, with other professionals to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Develop and maintain effective professional, collaborative relationships with others involved in the education and care of the child.
- Undertake the role and responsibilities of key person.
- Recognise and apply theories of attachment to develop effective relationships with children.
- Provide sensitive and respectful personal care for children from birth to 5 years.
- Advocate for all children’s needs, including children which require SEND or EAL support.
- Promote and facilitate children’s interpersonal communication to develop their social interactions and relationships.
- Support children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture.
- Support children to understand and respond to their emotions and make considered choices about their behaviours.
- Assess the responsiveness of the environment for effective child-centred experiences in line with curriculum requirements.
- Create inclusive, child-centred, dynamic, innovative, and evolving physical environments both indoors and outdoors.
- Create inclusive and supportive emotional environment that enables the child to feel safe, secure, respected and experience a sense of wellbeing; maintaining and prioritising the individual child’s voice.
- Apply strategies that support children’s ability to manage change, transition, and significant events.
- Analyse observation evidence to assess and plan holistic individual learning based on a comprehensive understanding of the child’s needs and interests.
- Facilitate and support child-centred opportunities and experiences based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Provide adult led opportunities and experience based on the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
- Use reflection to develop themselves both professionally and personally.
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Training Schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Essential Qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
- Driven
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Confident
Our Vision
Our Vision is simple; to nurture and grow happy, healthy and inquisitive little achievers.
Our Mission
Our Mission; is to take every child down a path of magical adventure and be recognised as the kite mark for creative learning delivered by exceptional, passionate professionals.
Our Values
- We are a team – we have a passion for excellence, we are uncompromising on our values.
- We are fun – we live and breathe Early Years and make it enjoyable.
- We are approachable – we explore solutions rather than focusing on problems.
- We are professional – relationships and teams are key, we treat everyone with respect.
- We are ethical – we work hard to ensure our nurseries have a positive impact on the world we live in.
Your Earnings
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible Progression
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016281.
Application Deadline
Closes in 16 days (Friday 31 July 2026)
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