Nursery Apprentice Vacancy – Thetford

Hours: 40

Location: Thetford Nursery

Job Type: Full-Time, Apprenticeship

Rate of pay: from £6.40 per hour

Job Vacancy Reference: APP-THET

What are we looking for

If you are passionate about working with small children and want to earn money while gaining Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare, this is an opportunity for you.

As an Apprentice you will be to working 40 hours a week alongside qualified staff across all areas of the nursery, developing your practical skills in caring for young children under the overall guidance of the Nursery Manager and a mentor within the setting.

The rate of pay is from £6.40 per hour.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting children in play and learning activities,
• everyday care routines such as meal and sleep times,
• enhancing the environment with displays of children’s work,
• observing and record keeping of children’s development and
• planning to meet their individual needs supported by establishing positive relationships with parents and careers.

As part of our Apprenticeship programme we work in conjunction with Central YMCA to offer you the opportunity to complete a Level 2 (Certificate for Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or Level 3 (Diploma for Early Years Practitioner) qualification. The apprenticeship takes up to 24 months to complete.

Benefits of working for Clarence House Nurseries

• Free uniform
• Free lunches
• First Aid and Food Hygiene training
• Free staff Christmas party
• Career progression opportunities within the Clarence House Day Nurseries group

Safeguarding is extremely important to us, we will pay for you to have an enhanced DBS check and we’ll fully supervise all employees until a clear DBS check is received.

Our Nursery

Clarence House Thetford is housed in the historic Grade II listed old theatre close to the town centre. The nursery has a large secure outside play area and light and spacious rooms to accommodate babies, toddlers and preschool.  We take care of children ages 3 months to 5 years.

Posted 20/01/2025