Nursery Practitioner Apprentice (Basildon SS13 1DY)
| Company: | Second Steps Day Nursery |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.00 per hour (as per the Government Apprenticeship salary guidance) |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Basildon, SS13 1DY |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Second Steps Day Nursery Basildon (SS13 1DY) are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to work alongside staff in our nursery. The successful applicant will complete their Level 2 (or L3 depending on their current qualification) in childcare through an apprentice programme with our training provider: VTS. This is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting a future career in childcare, with on-the-job training. You will have the support of the management team and experienced staff members during this time.
This position is for 32 hours (4 days) per week to allow our apprentices to complete their additional studies.
Duties:
• Planning stimulating activities to help the children in your care thrive and learn.
• Supporting both the room leader and other practitioners in the continual improvement of the setting.
• Keeping children safe and promoting their well-being.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Adhering to all the policies and procedures of the setting.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Completing a qualification in childcare, alongside working 32 hours per week.
We offer excellent pathways to develop and progress your career and all successful applicants will participate in a full company induction program with ongoing in-house and external training opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, so successful candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening (Enhanced DBS).
This position will offer an apprentice wage of £8.00 per hour as a starting salary, as per the government guidelines.
Benefits:
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Additional holiday leave (up to a maximum of 5 days)
• Your birthday off each year
• Employee of the month scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Career progression within the group
• Discounted childcare (up to 50%)
• Health & well-being programme
• Pension contributions
• Free Counselling service offered 24/7
Please contact: careers@secondsteps.co.uk if you would like to speak to us about this opportunity.
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