Childcare Apprenticeship – Sandbach

Shapinglives; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Sandbach is seeking a Nursery Assistant Apprentice to assist with the care of children and promote their well-being. The role involves observing, creating engaging activities, and supporting the nutritional needs of children. Candidates are expected to work towards an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification. The position offers on-site parking, increasing holiday allowance, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

On-site parking

Increasing holiday allowance for accrued service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Assist with the full care of children including physical needs.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care and activities for children.
• Observe and assess key children as delegated.
• Administer First Aid as appropriate.

Education

Early Years Educator Level 3

Early years practitioner (Level 2)

Job description

Apples and Pears Nursery are looking for a new Nursery Assistant Apprentice, you will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Level 3.

Date added 28.08.25

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the full care of children i.e. ensuring that their physical needs (food & personnel hygiene) are met.
• Assisting with safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities, preparing activities through / within a stimulating environment.
• To be aware of responsibilities in respect of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, and work alongside others to ensure that this is achieved.
• Assisting with the provision of healthy / nutritional snacks and meals.
• Assisting with daily record keeping.
• Observation & assessment of key children, once delegated.
• Administering First Aid, as appropriate.
• Attend / undertake training, as appropriate.
• Carry out responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunities framework.
• Work within the settings Policies & Procedures.
• To be coherent with EYFS and work with Supervisors, Management and others to ensure fully adhered to.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post holder.

Benefits

• On- site parking
• Increasing holiday allowance for accrued service
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key information

Start Date

12.11.25

Wages

Hours

40

Location

Apples and Pears Nursery

Employer

Apples and Pears Nursery

Additional Information

Early years practitioner (Level 2)

Duration

18 Months

Early years practitioner (Level 2)

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