Level 3
Nursery Nurse Apprentice
Rookwood Private Day Nursery · MANCHESTER
Advertised to close on 13 November 2026, but employers often close early.
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- Pay
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 16 months
- Starts
- 23 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 13 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Rookwood Private Day Nursery directly.
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What you would do
Immediate start for a Level 3 Childcare apprentice to join our small and friendly busy nursery in Prestwich. You will be involved in planning and delivering high-quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards, on completion of a successful DBS. You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply.
Day to day
- Carry out activities with the 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
- Safeguard children
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard.
This is a work-based qualification with college attendance one day a month.
Training provider: BURY COLLEGE
Working week
Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00am - 6.00pm.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
After the apprenticeship
On completion of the apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position.
Where
MANCHESTER, North West (M25).
About Rookwood Private Day Nursery
Rookwood is a beautiful Grade II listed building (1881) comprising of the Baby Unit, Tweeny Unit & Nursery. The new building was completed in 2001 for 3-5 year olds (Academy) & Before & After School Club & Holiday Club.
Rookwood Nursery is registered from birth to five years & is a family run business.
Rookwood is set in large grounds in the residential area of Prestwich. Close to the local primary schools, main roads into Manchester, Bury & the M60 ring road.
Benefits
- Parking facilities
- A corporate t-shirt will be provided
Reference 2000057757.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 16 months
- Starts
- 23 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 13 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Rookwood Private Day Nursery directly.
Know someone this would suit?