Apprentice Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)
37 hours per week (Monday-Friday), All Year Round
Actual salary: National Minimum Wage £15,434.33 – 24,521.29 (depending on age)
Fixed term to align with completion of Level 3 apprenticeship
Brookside Academy Nursery are currently recruiting a Nursery Apprentice who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young children and is eager to begin a career in early years education.
The Role
As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to support a group of key children. You will gain hands-on experience observing, supporting and planning for children’s development while working towards your qualification. You’ll help provide high-quality care, engaging learning experiences and contribute to our child-centred approach, working closely with families to ensure our setting remains safe, fun and enriching.
Key responsibilities include:
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Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
- Supporting children’s emotional, social and cognitive development through play
- Helping to observe and record children’s progress and learning journeys
- Promoting positive behaviour and building children’s confidence and self-esteem
- Working alongside the team to build strong relationships with parents/carers
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety at all times
What we’re looking for
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A genuine interest in working with young children
- Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education
- Good basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- A positive attitude, reliability and eagerness to learn
What we offer you:
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A friendly, supportive working environment with experienced mentors
- Full training and support to achieve your qualification
- Ongoing development opportunities
- Staff Rewards Scheme including high street, online and supermarket discounts
- Staff wellbeing hub including online fitness sessions and 24/7 counselling
- Free car parking
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 11:59pm
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
