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Childcare Apprentice (Tottington)

Mulberry Bush Nursery · Tottington · posted 16 April 2026

Wage
£16,257.80 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Early years practitioner (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Carry out activities with children
  • Plan activities to meet the needs of the children
  • Observe the children in their play
  • Ensuring all the children within the setting reach their full potential
  • Ensure the children are happy and thriving in a caring environment
  • Safeguarding children
  • Cleaning duties
  • Supervising snacks and lunch

Your training

  • Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • This is a work-based qualification with timetabled classes one day a month

Where it leads

  • Subject to a successful apprenticeship, you will be employed by the company and considered for a full-time role

About Mulberry Bush Nursery

We are the longest established nursery group in the North West. We were founded in 1990 and are proud to say that we remain family run today. We are passionate about providing the very best childcare. We currently have 5 childcare settings across the Bury, Greater Manchester area, all with Outstanding ratings in their latest Ofsted inspections. Despite our fantastic Ofsted gradings, we do not stand still. We are always striving to ensure that our nurseries are the best they possibly can be. We are so proud of our fantastic team and the amazing love and care they provide for the children every day.

Things to consider

We are looking for level 2 and level 3 apprentices to join our busy settings. We believe that our staff are our best asset and have helped us build and maintain an excellent reputation for providing outstanding childcare. We employ committed, caring, qualified staff, and they are the key to our success. As a result, we have a very consistent team dedicated to providing a welcoming and stimulating environment for young children. We recognise that by offering equal opportunities, excellent support and training to all our employees on a continuous basis, we are able to provide an excellent standard of childcare. We also reward our staff with an excellent salary, an attendance bonus, a performance bonus, excellent holiday entitlement, a childcare voucher scheme, a substantial discount on childcare places and many opportunities for promotion.

Skills they're looking for

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

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent) — essential

Where you'll work

  • The Old Police Station, Kirklees Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3NJ

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