This opportunity is for a full-time trainee childcare practitioner (Modern Apprenticeship) based in a small well-established nursery situated in the north of Edinburgh. You will learn all aspects of childcare practice and will be supported through your Modern Apprenticeship Programme allowing you to qualify as a childcare practitioner. This is a full time position Mon-Fri (with possible working shift patterns between 8.00am - 5.45pm). Your role within the nursery establishment will include all aspects of the nursery daily routine providing quality care for children from birth to five years. You will work toward the practitioner qualification - Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ 3 at SCQF Level 7 which will take approximately 18 months. You will be supported in the workplace to learn all aspects of the role and in addition, will attend off the job training workshops.\n We are looking for someone with a passion for working with children. Good communication skills, an openness to learn, ability to work as part of a team but also as an individual are essential for the role. You must be an honest, reliable and enthusiastic person with a relaxed but professional manner. National 5 English is preferred as a minimum