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Childcare Apprentice

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery - Head Office · LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Location
Cheadle road
Postcode
ST14 7BY
Salary
£21,158 a year
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 5 – Higher
Qualification
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Start date
5 November 2026
Application deadline
30 October 2026
Posted
2 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000056893

About the role

At Cheeky Monkey's Day Nursery you will be working towards the Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

** This role is advertised for a Level 2 apprenticeship programme, however for applicants that have previous experience or already hold a Level 2 qualification, a Level 3 apprenticeship programme will be considered.

Your roles and responsibilities include:

  • Providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment
  • To help deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress
  • To help ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
  • To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures
  • To be a key person
  • To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments
  • To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives

Requirements

Previous experience or Level 2 qualification may allow progression to Level 3 apprenticeship programme. Functional Skills in Maths and English required as part of Level 2 apprenticeship.

Working week

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Team WorkingOrganisation Skills

Required qualifications

Desired
null · None required · Grade None required

Training & development

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Future prospects

Full time permanent role within the nursery and career progression.

Things to consider

The key dates provided should be used as a guide, should the position be filled, the vacancy will be taken down.

** This role is advertised for a level 2 apprenticeship programme, however for applicants that have previous experience or already hold a level 2 qualification, a level 3 apprenticeship programme will be considered.

About Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery - Head Office

We offer a modern, spacious and well equipped nursery in a single storey building. Security is extremely important to us and every step has been taken to protect your child whilst in our care. We believe that a child´s early years should be nurtured and treasured within warm safe surroundings. Our education is delivered through play as we believe that the more fun a child has the more they will learn.
Website
cheekymonkeysonline.com/