At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join Stepping Stones, a family-run nursery group with over 25 years of experience.
- Benefits: Gain valuable training, work experience, and progress in your childcare career.
- Other info: Flexible hours, no weekend work, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in childcare.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths preferred; passion for working with children is essential.
The predicted salary is between 25751 - 31473 £ per year.
Exciting position available to work for a well established nursery group. If you are looking for a career within Childcare then this is the vacancy to look at.
Stepping Stones Group Limited is a family business with over 25 years’ experience in the childcare sector. Our journey began with Crèches and Soft Play Adventure Centres, and then in 1996 we were delighted to open our first children’s Day Nursery enabling us to enhance the quality of our childcare provision even further. Since then, our nursery group has grown organically and we are now proud to deliver excellent childcare in eight nursery settings across the North of England, where our highly skilled teams play a vital role in the learning and development of children in their early years.
At Stepping Stones, we recognise the importance of everything a child experiences from birth to age five and the impact this has on their future, so we work hard to ensure the learning opportunities we provide for each individual child are of a high quality that enriches their early childhood. We believe in giving children the best possible start in life and we make it our mission to support parents and carers every step of the way.
What You’ll Do
- To contribute a high standard of all areas of learning and developmental care for all children in the nursery
- To promote support to other team members throughout the nursery
- To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can access continuous provision, play, learn and develop
Training Outcome
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto a further Early Years courses.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
Desired - GCSE - English/Maths - 4 And Above
Course Information
Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: This position would be 32 hours per week on the national minimum wage for an apprentice. Hours to be agreed but will be between 8am - 6pm on a weekly basis, no weekend work is required.
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner- Stepping Stones, Worsley , M28 1LW in Walkden employer: Stepping Stones- Worsley
Stepping Stones Group Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and collaboration thrive. Located in England, this apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early years education while receiving guidance from experienced professionals, ensuring a meaningful and rewarding career path in childcare.
