Nursery Apprenticeship
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Company: Balfour Nursery
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Location: IG1 4HP
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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-2000039634
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2026
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Start Date: 12/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using one's own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.
Brief Description
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 to 5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years.
- Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery.
- This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.
- This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector.
- Training will take place in the workplace.
- You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor.
- You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid.
- Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration.
- Working in a nursery setting full-time, min 30hrs a week.
- Attending online group classroom session 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks.
- Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Training Schedule will be communicated once the candidate is successful.
Future Prospects
Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
- Room Leader positions.
- Possible management training.
- Springboard into primary education.
- Paediatric nursing.
- Continuous development in the current nursery setting.
Vacancy Detail
- Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children.
- Teaching within the EYFS requirements.
- Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
- Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene.
- Communicating with other team members and parents.
- Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0 to 5.
- Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting.
Other Information
You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop/PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery. Vacancy Description:
- Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun.
- Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements.
- Being a team player.
- Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately.
- Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
- Supporting children’s learning and development.
- Supporting children’s self-help needs.
- Being creative and enthusiastic.
- Following safeguarding rules and regulations.