Nursery Apprentice – Earn While You Learn
RETFORD, DN22 7BP
£8.00 per hour (Apprenticeship Wage)
Part Time | Monday–Friday | 16 hours per week minimum, but full flexibility required to cover extra shifts when needed.
Do you love working with children and want to start a rewarding career in Early Years?
Join a warm, friendly nursery team in Retford 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:
- Starting pay: £8.00 per hour (Apprentice Minimum Wage)
- Progression: If aged 19+ and continuing beyond the first year, pay will increase to at least the applicable age related National Minimum Wage from year two. Performance and annual reviews may apply thereafter.
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
