Apprentice Nursery Nurse
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Company: ST THOMAS DAY NURSERY LTD
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Location: OXFORD, OX1 1JL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,323.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000035429
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Application Deadline Date: 05/07/2026
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Start Date: 20/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 5.45pm.
Brief Description
At St Thomas Day Nursery, we are looking for a happy, cheerful Apprentice Nursery Nurse to join our friendly team. You’ll support children’s learning and development while gaining skills and experience through a structured apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
Duration:
- 21 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Attendance for a study workshop at either Abingdon/Witney campus (1 day or 2 half days a month)
- Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 300 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge test
- Professional discussion
Future Prospects
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our apprentices from day one. This is a permanent position, with ongoing training and development opportunities, including the option to progress onto higher-level apprenticeships as you grow within the role.
Vacancy Detail
- Plan and deliver a varied, engaging EYFS programme tailored to each child’s needs
- Support children’s personal care, including nappy changing and toileting
- Prepare rooms for mealtimes (clear toys, set up tables and chairs)
- Assist with serving meals and clearing away
- Set up stimulating activities during lunchtime periods
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Work as part of a team to keep the nursery clean, safe, and hygienic
- Work towards a recognised childcare qualification through training and coursework
- Set out exciting resources and play opportunities for children both inside and outside
- Help with personal care including nappies, toileting and feeding
- Develop quality relationships with the families and children
- Form respectful and collaborative relationships with staff and other professionals
- Have fun
Other Information
This role involves spending a significant amount of time outdoors, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and come prepared with appropriate clothing.
A good level of spoken and written English is a must for this role.
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential paperwork, and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.