Childcare Apprentice

Overview

We are looking to develop our future superstars for our growing nursery, with the opportunity to work with and learn from our experienced team, get plenty of real life on job experiences, earn while you learn and gain your childcare qualification. 

About us

Puddle Ducks are two new Nurseries recently opened in the East Sussex countryside. Salehurst is a picturesque village on a working farm, with an all weather garden, farm paddock and old converted stable. Hurst Green is a village nursery, set in a former chapel, with wrap-around gardens on the cusps of acres of Sussex countryside. Our nurseries are perfect for babies and preschool children who would flourish in a smaller, quieter, rural setting with plenty of outside activities

About the role 

  • Assist in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
  • Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourage creativity development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression and learning through play
  • Engage with children in play-based learning activities to promote their social, emotional, and cognitive development
  • Assist with daily routines such as mealtimes, nap times and outdoor play
  • Collaborate with colleagues and parents to provide the best possible care and support for each child
  • Complete the required training and development to build your skills and obtain your qualification

Requirements

  • Naturally nurturing with great enthusiasm
  • Eager to learn and develop skills and knowledge
  • Ability to travel to our site
  • Maths and English GCSE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • No weekend or evening shifts 
  • 3 days per week, options for more if preferred 
  • Additional leave
  • Training and qualification 
  • Discounted or Free Childcare
  • Company funded social team events 
  • Free parking

Work Location: Work Location: In person at either our Salehurst or Hurst Green nursery 

Please apply at the following link: