Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
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Company: Little Learners Land
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Location: St Albans, AL2 1EU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £320.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02650
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Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Brief Description
Are you passionate about working with children? If so, you’ll be a perfect addition to our family! We are recruiting for a level 3 nursery practitioner in our Little Learners Land Day Nursery! As a nursery apprentice, you will have the opportunity to observe childcare workers in the nursery as they teach, communicate and play with little ones.
Qualifications Required
GCSE in Maths & English GRade 4
Personal Qualities
Friendly
Approachable
Creative
Patience
Skills Required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Training to be Provided
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Opportunities for a further progression for the right candidate
Vacancy Detail
Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment.
Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children’s records, developing an understanding of safeguarding policies, and sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children.
You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
You will get a Free uniform and access to a variation of training opportunities.
Other Information
DBS required and must be on the update service