Start Your Career in Early Years!
Do you love working with babies and young children? Are you caring, enthusiastic and eager to learn? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive nursery team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Early Years qualification while developing the skills and confidence to build a rewarding career working with babies aged 0–5 years.
No previous childcare experience is required—just a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Practitioner, you will learn how to:
- Provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
- Build warm, positive relationships with children and their families.
- Support children's learning and development through play.
- Assist with feeding, changing nappies and daily care routines.
- Help plan fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.
- Observe children's progress and contribute to learning records.
- Work as part of a supportive nursery team.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
- Learn about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how it supports children's development.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Kind, patient and caring.
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and colleagues.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
- Passionate about giving children the very best start in life.
You should also:
- Be eligible to undertake an Early Years apprenticeship.
- Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (preferred but not essential, depending on apprenticeship provider).
What We Offer
- A fully funded Early Years apprenticeship qualification.
- Paid employment while you learn.
- A dedicated mentor to support your development.
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
- A friendly, welcoming and experienced team.
- Uniform provided.
- Pension scheme.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunities to progress into a qualified Early Years Practitioner role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, and undergo relevant safeguarding training before employment commences.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
