Nursery Assistants (Modern Apprentice)
Little Acorns Day Nursery, Royal Cornhill Hospital (DYW North East)
We are offering a modern apprenticeship for a Nursery Assistant within the Little Acorns Day Nursery. This 2-year training contract will involve a variety of job-rotational placements designed to provide excellent work experience.
Responsibilities
- Work with an innovative and motivated nursery team delivering a high standard of childcare within the nursery setting for NHS Grampian employees.
- Participate in a variety of job‑rotational placements.
Qualifications
- All applicants must demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to cope with working in a busy nursery environment.
- A minimum of 5 National 5 grades (or equivalent) at A, B or C in English, Maths and ICT (or similar) and two other subjects of your choice.
Training & Development
- 2‑year training contract.
- Complete Social Services (Children & Young People) qualifications Level 2 (scqf level 6).
- Participate in other organisational personal development activities associated with the post.
Values & Expectations
In addition to the qualifications noted, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational values and behaviours which are: Care & Compassion, Dignity & Respect, Openness, Honesty & Responsibility, Quality & Teamwork. Applicants should show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.
Work Details
- Band 2
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Start: November/December 2025
- Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025
Eligibility & Contact
These posts are open to 16‑19 year olds only. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person, with alternative arrangements considered for accessibility. For informal discussions contact: Ann Robertson, Little Acorns Day Nursery Manager, 01224557828.
Email to obtain application pack: gram.apprenticeships@nhs.scot. For application instructions, email: gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity.
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