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Apprentice, Cherrystone Nursery, Stoneleigh

Cherry Childcare is a family-owned nursery group. We are looking for superheroes who want to be part of our family. We place a strong emphasis on our core values, Family, Empowerment, Respect, Teamwork, and Achievement.

We offer excellent career opportunities with a strong emphasis on helping you with your learning and development. Cherrystone was established in 2001. We are situated in Stoneleigh which is a small community within Epsom and Ewell and is a 5-minute walk from Stoneleigh train station. We also have a secure car park for staff.

We are 94 places nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED. We have 5 group rooms for children aged birth to 5 years which offers the opportunity for staff to work across all the different age groups within early years. We are a large and busy nursery with a good reputation in the local community and very often, being parent’s first choice for childcare. We have a team of around 25 staff in a variety of different roles, offering a wide range of training and experience whilst gaining a wealth of knowledge. Our extensive training programme and on-the-job support allow the staff of all abilities to progress in their role and grow their career within the childcare sector.

As an Apprentice, you will support the staff in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in your care. You will be required to build secure relationships with children and will assist the staff in supporting each child with their individual needs, interests, and learning. You will also support the daily routine and carry out duties such as preparing activities, helping children with everyday tasks, playing & interacting with the children, housekeeping, assisting mealtimes, and helping to settle children for naps. This list is non-exhaustive. Whilst carrying out your role, you will be learning as you go and provided with on-the-job training from fully qualified staff and our senior team. The full-time role includes guided learning hours.

Benefits of working for Cherry Childcare

• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays

• Excellent career opportunities

• Wide range of in-house delivered training courses

• Access to extensive online courses for personal development.

• Discounted childcare

• Flexible working

• Free Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing App

• Pension Scheme

• Promotion opportunities

• Paid overtime

• Lunch and refreshments provided

• Enrolled in the nursery rewards programme

• Long service benefits after 3 years

• Birthday day off

• Free team-building events and Awards nights celebrating nursery and company achievements

Packed with Superhero Benefits

We are committed to ensuring everyone is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment process supports safer recruitment practices, and all staff are required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction program. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and references will be obtained.