Childcare Apprenticeship – Sale

Shapinglives; Trafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery and pre-school in Trafford is seeking a Nursery Assistant Apprentice to support children's development while studying for Early Years Practitioner Level 2. Responsibilities include acting as a key worker, observing children, and maintaining a safe environment. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months with the potential for a full-time role upon completion.

Qualifications

• Studying toward Early Years Practitioner Level 2.
• Ability to provide and promote healthy snacks.
• Skills in observation and supervision of children.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for assigned children.
• Ensure a safe and enriching learning environment.
• Collaborate with parents and carers on children's development.

Job description

Overview

Washway Road Day Nursery are looking for a Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key worker for a set amount of key children
• Observation & supervision of children
• Learning how to run a room effectively
• Working in partnership with parents and carers
• Providing and promoting healthy snacks
• Providing an enriching learning environment
• Safeguarding children
• Basic cleaning: hoovering, mopping, washing up

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%.

Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained: Early Years Practitioner L2.

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Key information

• Start Date: 04.12.25
• Wages:
• Hours: 42.5
• Location: Washway Road Day Nursery & Pre-school
• Employer: Washway Road Day Nursery & Pre-school
• Duration: 12 Months