Early Years Apprentice (36353)
Sky High Achievers Nurseries
Greater Manchester (SK15 2DQ)
Closes in 18 days (Friday 8 May 2026)
Posted on 17 February 2026
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Summary
Sky High Achievers Nurseries is a small group of nurseries in Tameside. They seek an apprentice to embark on a fantastic new journey taking yourself and your fellow team mates to a whole new level.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Main duties:
- To regularly review, develop and monitor the curriculum and activities available to children to ensure that the high standards of childcare are maintained
- Provide for the safety and well-being of children, taking account of their social, recreational and individual needs and to keep appropriate records of evidence, observations and assessment on the IT system
- Attend training courses for personal professional development purposes and to disseminate information from these to other staff
- Ensure that all Policies and Procedures set down by the nursery are adhered to
- Work together as part of team to ensure appropriate delivery of nurturing / recreational activities for children attending
- Ensure that health and safety procedures are carried out in the room and report and accidents or incidents through the relevant system
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children using the Nursery management software
- Be willing and able to travel between sites depending on urgent business need
Specific Duties:
- Promote positive relationships and interactions between all adults and children involved in the setting
- To have excellent knowledge of children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person including their background, home life and next steps
- To plan specific activities for children for whom you are responsible as a Key Person to address their next steps, keeping in mind the intent, implementation and impact of these activities
- Ensure parents / carers are well informed of their children’s progress and are always welcome in the setting
- Attend and participate in parent / staff meetings and other meetings as may be relevant
- Monitor children for the identification of possible special needs and discuss any concerns with the Nursery Manager/ SENCO
- Comply with all OFSTED requirements
- Act appropriately in an emergency situation ensuring that the safety and well- being of children is paramount at all times
- Provide a warm and caring environment for the children whilst always having regards for their individual needs
- Encourage the active participation of all children
- Carry out any other occasional reasonable duties as requested by managers
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you'll work
Silverthorne Close
Stalybridge
Greater Manchester
SK15 2DQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
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Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
- Driven
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Confident
About this employer
Our Vision is simple; to nurture and grow happy, healthy and inquisitive little achievers.
Our Mission; is to take every child down a path of magical adventure and be recognised as the kite mark for creative learning delivered by exceptional, passionate professionals.
Our Values;
We are a team – we have a passion for excellence, we are
uncompromising on our values.
We are fun – we live and breathe Early Years and make it enjoyable.
We are approachable – we explore solutions rather than focusing on problems.
We are professional – relationships and teams are key, we treat everyone with respect.
We are ethical – we work hard to ensure our nurseries have a positive impact on the world we live in.
After this apprenticeship
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016281.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Friday 8 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.