Apprentice Nursery Assistant

The Avenue Children’s Centre is looking to appoint a motivated, energetic and proactive Apprentice Nursery Assistant to join its friendly team and support with the care, provision and supervision of children attending this vibrant Early Years setting.

Working Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, various shifts between 7.45am and 6.00pm (52 weeks, including Teacher Training Days). Salary: £6.40 per hour (for first 12 months then minimum wage for age). Contract: Fixed term (12 – 18 months / until completion of course). Required: September 2025.

The Avenue Children’s Centre is a vibrant and friendly pre-school where staff are dedicated to creating a safe and exciting place for children, aged three months to three (plus) years, to play, learn and thrive. Located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, Wiltshire, we focus on each child as a unique individual to help them achieve their goals. In January 2023, we were proud to retain our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for helping children to flourish at our welcoming and supportive setting, which is open from 7.45am until 6.00pm, fifty weeks of the year. We also offer a Breakfast, Holiday and After School club for children aged three to eleven years. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The Apprentice Nursery Assistant will gain hands-on experience, working alongside experienced staff to supervise, care for and assist children within the setting while working towards a relevant NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) childcare qualification. Undertaking a shared responsibility for children’s health, safety, cleanliness and general wellbeing, duties will include washing, changing and feeding children, observing and recording their skills and progress, updating daily logs and liaising with their families.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering creative, high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
• Has solid interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of children, staff and parents;
• Is self-motivated, energetic and proactive and will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all of our children;
• Has experience of working with children / young people or in supporting their learning / planning and delivering learning activities;
• Is a strong team player;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact Chris Graham, The Avenue Children’s Centre Manager, on: 01985-802419

Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC