At a Glance
- Tasks: Support practitioners in caring for children and ensure a smooth-running nursery environment.
- Company: Little Ducklings Day Nursery, a nurturing place for early years development.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a competitive wage and mentorship support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for childcare and commitment to completing college assignments.
The predicted salary is between 27185 - 30000 £ per year.
You will work alongside practitioners within the room to care for the children. You will support the practitioners within the room to ensure it runs smoothly. You will be expected to fully commit to your college work and complete all assignments/tasks on time. You will be given a mentor to support you through your journey.
Start Date: 07/09/2026
Location: PR3 1WL
Closing Date: 07/08/2026
Wage: £8.00 Hour
Working Week: Monday to Friday. Variable hours between 7.45am-6.00pm
Training and Development:
- To be trained to do the same post as an Early Years Practitioner or an Early Years Educator
- To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children, creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
Key Areas:
- To work with children
- To attend all training as set out in your training agreement
- To complete all set assignments on time
- To work as part of the team
- To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes
- To liaise with mentor and manager
Responsible to: Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager/Team Leader/Mentor
Duties and Responsibilities:
- College attendance/meeting with training provider and completing assignments on time
- To attend team meetings and participate in sharing ideas
- Under supervision provide all aspects of care for children including washing, changing and feeding
- To assist with meeting the personal, social and emotional needs of individual children
- To provide adult interaction with children in the nursery
- To attend all training relevant to the role and deemed appropriate by the manager/training provider
- To be aware of the nursery’s confidentiality policy and all other policies the manager deems appropriate
Teamwork:
- Support staff and engage in a good staff team
- To attend out of working activities for example, training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening
General:
- Contribute to good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery
- To undertake such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the trainee’s supervisor from time-to-time
- The trainee’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the nursery’s equal opportunities policy
- Look upon the nursery as a ‘whole’. Where can your help be most utilised?
- Be constantly aware of the needs of children
- To respect the confidentiality of all information received
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of all individual children
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning
Needs:
- To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times
- To be aware of all emergency and fire evacuation procedures
- To understand that, as part of training, you will be required to move to other parts of the nursery
Ref: CC31 Level 2 Early Years Apprentice at Little Ducklings Day Nursery in Leyland employer: Runshaw
Little Ducklings Day Nursery is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where apprentices are guided by experienced mentors. Located in PR3 1WL, the nursery fosters a warm and friendly environment, ensuring that employees can thrive while contributing to the emotional and educational development of children. With a commitment to training and professional development, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners.
