Nursery Apprentice
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Company: LITTLE LEARNERS NURSERY LTD
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Location: Amersham, HP6 5DR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000032415
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Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: The hours would be needed flexibly between 8.00am - 4.00pm each day, depending on the needs of the nursery. Term time only.
Brief Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring apprentice who is passionate about working with children and committed to developing a career in early years education.
Training to be Provided
You will be working to achieve the Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship, attending online sessions with your Tutor / Assessor for training. You will be given time each week to complete your course work.
All your lessons will be held online. You will have access to your sessions and other training materials via our e-portfolio. Laser Learning provides you 24/7 access to your work.
Future Prospects
This qualification will give you the opportunity to continue learning and progressing within the early years sector.
Vacancy Detail
- Support children’s care, learning, and development through play
- Assist with daily routines including meals, toileting, and supervision
- Help set up and tidy activities, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards
Work as part of the team and assist colleagues as needed - Communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents
- Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
- Participate in training and apply learning in practice
Other Information
Essential Qualities & Attributes:
- A genuine love of working with children and supporting their development
- Warm, caring and nurturing approach towards children, families and colleagues
- Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of nursery life
- Proactive and engaged, showing initiative rather than waiting to be asked
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally through both the Level 3 qualification and day-to-day experience within the nursery
- Open to listening to feedback, guidance and advice from colleagues and mentors
- Flexible and willing to “muck in” to support the wider team wherever needed
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships
- Reliable, responsible and committed to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Good communication skills with children, parents and staff
- Enthusiastic about creating a fun, safe and stimulating environment for children
Desirable:
- Some experience of working with children, either through placements, volunteering, babysitting or previous employment
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and child development
- Willingness to continue learning and progressing within the early years sector