Nursery Apprentice – Earn While You Learn
LONDON, SW19 2HR
National Minimum Wage for Age Group
Full Time | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours - All Year Round
Do you love working with children and want to start a rewarding career in Early Years?
Join a warm, friendly nursery team in Ilkeston and gain hands-on experience caring for and supporting children aged 0–5 years — all while earning a salary and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to begin their childcare career in a supportive environment where you’ll learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.
What You’ll Get
- Earn while you learn
- Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
- A dedicated personal tutor to guide you
- No need to attend college — training is completed at your workplace
- A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Real experience working in a nursery setting
- Career progression opportunities in childcare and education
Your Role
As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.
You’ll support the team with:
- Planning fun and engaging activities
- Supporting children’s learning and development
- Helping with mealtimes, play, and daily routines
- Building positive relationships with children and families
- Maintaining a safe and caring environment
- Observing and supporting children’s progress
Every day is different, and you’ll play an important role in helping children grow emotionally, socially, and educationally.
About the Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
- Training delivered virtually alongside your practical experience
- Apprenticeship duration: approximately 12–20 months
- Full support provided from day one
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
✔ Passionate about working with children
✔ Friendly, caring, and reliable
✔ Eager to learn and develop new skills
✔ Able to travel to the nursery location
You’ll also need:
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to complete Functional Skills support alongside the course
- Access to a laptop/computer with internet access
- To have lived in the UK for at least 3 years for apprenticeship funding eligibility
The role is for an Apprenticeship:
- National Minimum Wage for age group
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to references, enhanced DBS checks, and right-to-work verification.
Start your journey in Early Years today and build a career that makes a difference every single day.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
