Early Years Practitioner Apprentice in Radcliffe

This is a great opportunity to join a well established Nursery in the Stoneclough area. We are looking for 2 new apprentices so whether you are looking to start out in the Early Years sector or if you already have experience or a level 2 qualification then we want to hear from you.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Hours various shift patterns from Monday to Friday ranging between 7.30am to 5.15pm to suit the applicant

30 hours a week

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you\'ll do at work

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Plan and implement stimulating and inclusive activities
• Encourage all aspects of communication development
• Support all aspects of children’s health, safety and wellbeing at all times
• Maintain accurate registers and children’s development records
• Build effective relationships with parents, children and work colleagues

Where you\'ll work

WELLS HOUSE
RINGLEY ROAD
STONECLOUGH
RADCLIFFE
M26 1FS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You\’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• 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.
• 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.
• Analyses 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.

Training will be delivered by Bolton College through regular workplace visits and access to online portal to submit your coursework.

You may be required to attend college for one day a month, but this will be subject to the apprentices progression through the coursework.

Requirements

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Other requirements

A satisfactory DBS will be required for the succesful applicant

About this employer

At Wells House Kindergarten, we\'re more than just a nursery – we\'re a place where children are loved, inspired, and encouraged to flourish every single day.

Our dedicated team creates a nurturing, fun, and stimulating environment where little minds can explore, discover, and grow through play. From exciting adventures outdoors to meaningful learning experiences indoors, every day is filled with opportunities to build confidence, curiosity, and lifelong friendships.

We are passionate about giving every child the very best start in life, working closely with our families to create a supportive community where everyone feels welcome.

Support will be given to progress onto higher level apprenticeships (if applicable) or a fully qualified position will be available to the right candidate

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOLTON COLLEGE

Andrew Hughes

01204 482954

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC2000043453.