Apprentice Nursery Practitioner Hopscotch Children\'s Nurseries in Hove

About Hopscotch
Established by local teacher Barbara Watson in 1988, Hopscotch has over 30 years of childcare experience. We are an independent family run business with six locations across East Sussex and our aim is to provide first‑class childcare at affordable prices. Hopscotch values a learning environment which is calm, structured and family‑oriented and with the aim of delivering excellence in childcare.
Programme details
Programme duration: 15 months plus 3 months end‑point assessment. Programme name: Level 3 – Early Years Educator.
Job overview
We are looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner at our Portland Road, Hove Nursery. Looking to start your career in Early Years? We are looking for people who want to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with the prospect to gain further responsibility and promotion once qualified.
Why work with us?
Because we know our staff are our most valuable asset.
Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary – Higher than the apprentice wage
20% Childcare Discount
Generous Sickness Entitlement
Employee Assistance Programme for Staff Mental Health Wellbeing and Support
Regular Socials for all Nursery Teams
Weekly Fitness Classes
Interest‑free Season Ticket Loans
Free Enhanced DBS Checks
Well‑Established Career Path and Training Opportunities
Fresh Fruit, Tea & Coffee available for all staff
Requirements
Demonstrate a genuine love for children
Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
Main duties
To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills.
To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.
To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development.
To ensure positive management of children’s behaviour.
To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.
To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.
To attend regular out of hours training sessions as directed by course tutors in order to complete Level 2 or L3 Childcare Qualification.
To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude – to be organised, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious.
To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and at all times promote the good name and ethos of Hopscotch.
To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into