Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Abbeydale Cottage Nursery Limited · Dore · posted 7 July 2026

Wage

£16,640 a year

Hours

40 hours a week

Duration

1 Year

Level

Intermediate (Level 2)

Standard

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Starts

1 September 2026

Closing date

31 August 2026

Positions

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship
To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
To complete and maintain accurate records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories to uphold the principles of equality and inclusion
To advise appropriate person (Manager, EYT, SENCO, DSL) of any concerns e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, staff meetings etc.
To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting's philosophy is fulfilled
To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting
To develop your role within the team, especially with regarding key person role. To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job
To be aware of the profile of the setting and to uphold its standards always, both in work hours and outside
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained
To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities where appropriate e.g. maintaining supplies, stock checks, organising extra-curricular activities or parent days
Comply with company policy and procedures

Your training

You will be working towards a level 2 Early Years Practitioner Standard
The training will be held at CDC training, Cricket Inn Road, Manor Lane, S2 1TR
Training will be a minimum of one day a week

Where it leads

Excellent prospect to continue into a sustained role with further accredited training.

About Abbeydale Cottage Nursery Limited

eydale Cottage Nursery is a family run 86 place Nursery and Pre School for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our purpose-built nursery offers high quality childcare, within a nurturing and stimulating environment, whilst embracing the early years foundation stage. The nursery is situated within the grounds of Abbeydale Sports Club, just off Abbeydale Road South in the Dore/Totley area.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4/C equivalent or above) — desired

Where you'll work

Abbeydale Cottage Nursery, Abbeydale Road South, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3LJ

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