Are you passionate about working with children and helping to nurture their growth and development? Looking for an engaging career that makes a difference? This opportunity is a fantastic entry point into the childcare field.

Our client offers a warm, home-like nursery environment tailored to young children's developmental needs, with individualized care and play-based learning. Through sensory activities, gardening, cooking, and outdoor exploration, the nursery supports each child's creativity and social skills. Its expansive garden and forest school area provide a unique space for active, hands-on learning that fosters independence and curiosity.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, this role is an ideal fit.

Responsibilities for an apprentice

• Supporting children with their learning and development
• Planning and participating in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
• Liaising with parents
• Ensuring our policies and procedures are followed
• Role modelling practice to other members of the team and the children across the setting.

Skills / Experience

Essential

• Real passion to work with children
• Patience & Empathy
• Basic children
• Happy
• Smiley
• Approachable
• Hard working
• Reliable
• Friendly
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Loves children
• Good time keeping skills.
• Communication

Desired

• Familiarity of the Early year's framework
• Experience of working in a nursery environment
• Experience of working with children or caregiving role

Qualifications

• Minium: GCSE (grade A- C) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent
• Desired: First Aid certificate or Safeguarding Certificate
• Desired: Early Years Level 2

Prospects

• Potential future employment for the right candidate.

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Apprenticeship: Early years Level 2 or Level 3

Location: Hove

Salary: £11.50 per hour (depending on age & experience)

Full time: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm (20 - 40 hrs per week) all year round or term time only

For more information about this Nursery Practitioner apprentice role please contact Frankie Denahy at Next Step Apprenticeships.