Are you caring, enthusiastic, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? Yeovil College is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. Join our fun and caring team in our Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery at Yeovil College, where you'll play a vital role in shaping young lives during their important early years!
As part of our outstanding nursery team, you’ll work under the guidance of qualified practitioners, a workplace mentor, and your Apprenticeship Assessor to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required in early years education. Your role will include safeguarding children, supporting their emotional and developmental needs, assisting in planning engaging activities, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, and building strong partnerships with parents. You’ll also gain experience in key worker responsibilities and contribute to the day-to-day running of the nursery, all while learning and growing in a supportive college setting. If you're passionate about childcare and ready to take the first step in a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!
What we're looking for:
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to childcare and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• A nurturing, child-centred approach with a positive and caring attitude.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Able to work weekday shifts within between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
What we offer:
• Annual Salary: £14,566 [Apprentice scheme]
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week on a shift pattern, all year round.
• 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.
Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.
DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.