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Childcare Apprenticeship – Leicester

The Dolls House Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship L2 or 3 dependent on prior qualifications/experience.

The Dolls House Nursery are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship L2 or 3 dependent on prior qualifications/experience.

About the Role
Requirements
Additional Information

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who has a passion to work with young children. The ideal candidate will be caring, motivated and able to use their initiative and have a willingness to learn. The successful candidate will join our friendly staff team in our city centre based nursery which are in beautiful historic buildings.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

  • Assist team members in providing the highest standard of care and education for children during the daily operation of the nursery, including building positive partnerships with staff and parents
  • Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment
  • Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures
  • Contribute ideas to planning to ensure children receive high-quality learning and development opportunities
  • Always meet health, safety, and environmental health requirements
  • Support children with their day-to-day physical needs, including feeding and personal care routines
  • Provide a range of fun and stimulating activities, from reading stories to messy play
Skills
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Teamworking
  • Communication Skills
Training

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you’re looking to enhance your current team’s skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 12 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship L2 Apprenticeship.

Employer

Established since 2003, The Dolls House Nursery and Preschool (incorporating The Little House for babies) is a family run venture dedicated to providing a stimulating learning experience for your child.

We have many staff who have gained a degree in Early Childhood Studies and we also have a qualified Early Years Teacher.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated staff team who will work closely with you and your child to ensure confidence and mutual respect, allowing your child to grow and giving you peace of mind

Key information

  • Wages Icon
    Wages

    £320.00 per week

  • Hours Icon
    Hours

    40.0 per week

  • Location Icon
    Location

    6 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TF

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    Employer

    The Dolls House Nursery

Additional Information

Apprenticeship

Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship L2

Duration

12 Months