Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: SRM ASSOCIATES LIMITED
  • Location: TN8 5AL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £14,560.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000051034
  • Application Deadline Date: 26/10/2026
  • Start Date: 30/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 35 Hours a week with some of your employed time guaranteed to complete assignments with the support of a tutor. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard. Days and times to be confirmed.

Brief Description

The role of a Nursery Apprentice is to work alongside the management team to provide a high level of professional care and educational enrichment to all children in the setting. 

Training to be Provided

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Future Prospects

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity for further study by completing the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course.


They are a growing setting and plan to expand their staff for future plans. Internal Progression to different job roles available.


The employer guarantees full-time permanent employment upon completion of this apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice.

  • To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider.

  • To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.

  • To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.

  • To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.

  • To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.

  • To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.

  • To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress.

  • Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.

  • To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.

  • To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures.

  • To attend regular team meetings.

  • To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

  • To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.

Other Information

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 


Remote location: Driving licence and access to car favourable.

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