NHS
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
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Job Description
- Req#: C9318-26-0145?language=en&page=75&sort=publicationDateDesc
- GCSE Grade D/3 in English and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 Literacy & Numeracy)
- Are highly motivated and good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates what it meant by and the factors which contribute to a safe environment
- Treating people with dignity and respect
- Previous experience of working within a childcare setting
- A knowledge and understanding of Ofsted's Full Day care National Standards
- GCSE Grade D/3 in English and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 Literacy & Numeracy)
- Are highly motivated and good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates what it meant by and the factors which contribute to a safe environment
- Treating people with dignity and respect
- Previous experience of working within a childcare setting
- A knowledge and understanding of Ofsted's Full Day care National Standards
Job summary
The Apprentice will work as part of the Nursery Team under supervision to provide high quality childcare whilst meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.
The successful applicant will receive Induction and training appropriate to the activities they will undertake, and during this induction period will be enrolled to the Advanced Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship with the Training Provider.
The Apprentice will be expected to complete the elements of the apprenticeship within the 18 months' timeframe. The apprenticeship includes:
- Apprenticeship Standard (demonstration of practical skills; techniques and/or knowledge required to perform in the job role)
- Technical Certificate
- Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2
- Health and Safety and Employee rights and responsibilities
- End Point Assessment
Additional working pattern details: Working 7.5 hour shifts between hours of 07:00-18:00
Main duties of the job
To work alongside Nursery Practitioner's and Nursery Assistants supporting Children aged 0-5 years in their care and learning to meet the Early Years Statutory Framework., whilst completing a level 3 qualification in Childcare.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,762.99 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0115
Job locations
Little Apples Nursery, Cunningham House
Christowe Lane
Cheltenham
GL53 7BY
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To attend all mandatory components of the Apprenticeship Standard including:
- Corporate induction
- GHNHSFT mandatory training
- Department based vocational assessments
- Progress review meetings
To undertake training as required and agreed with the mentor, supervisor and external assessor and complete competencies relevant to the work area / department.
Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the nursery setting
Understand and apply confidentiality within the work place, to be flexible in meeting the needs of the Nursery, i.e. working within different units of the Nursery and hours of work
To undertake any other duties to support the Nursery Nurses and other Nursery staff to provide an efficient service
Communications and Working Relationships
Parents/Guardians/Carers
Children
Local Education Authority (LEA)
Early Years and Childcare Services , Ofsted , Training Provider and People Development Team
Most Challenging part of the job
- Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 4.11 years
- Managing time effectively
- Supporting Nursery Nurses/staff to meet the needs of the parents/guardians/carers acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day sensitive situations
Physical effort and working conditions
- Dealing with children in an environment with noise, smell, bodily fluids and head lice.
- Manual handling
- Bending, kneeling and crawling
Job responsibilities
To attend all mandatory components of the Apprenticeship Standard including:
- Corporate induction
- GHNHSFT mandatory training
- Department based vocational assessments
- Progress review meetings
To undertake training as required and agreed with the mentor, supervisor and external assessor and complete competencies relevant to the work area / department.
Contribute to good standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the nursery setting
Understand and apply confidentiality within the work place, to be flexible in meeting the needs of the Nursery, i.e. working within different units of the Nursery and hours of work
To undertake any other duties to support the Nursery Nurses and other Nursery staff to provide an efficient service
Communications and Working Relationships
Parents/Guardians/Carers
Children
Local Education Authority (LEA)
Early Years and Childcare Services , Ofsted , Training Provider and People Development Team
Most Challenging part of the job
- Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 4.11 years
- Managing time effectively
- Supporting Nursery Nurses/staff to meet the needs of the parents/guardians/carers acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day sensitive situations
Physical effort and working conditions
- Dealing with children in an environment with noise, smell, bodily fluids and head lice.
- Manual handling
- Bending, kneeling and crawling
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Little Apples Nursery, Cunningham House
Christowe Lane
Cheltenham
GL53 7BY
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Little Apples Nursery, Cunningham House
Christowe Lane
Cheltenham
GL53 7BY
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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