Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
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Company: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
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Location: Birmingham, B29 6LG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,782.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000056335
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Application Deadline Date: 25/10/2026
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Start Date: 04/01/2027
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 07.30- 18.00, and shifts will be between those times.
Brief Description
You will learn to provide high quality care, learning and development for all children attending the Nursery. You will ensure that children are safe, happy and stimulated with their individual needs met, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). You will also carry out light domestic duties.
Training to be Provided
- At the nursery with a mixture of online and in person learning
Future Prospects
- On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into a Nursery Practitioner role
Vacancy Detail
- You will provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance
- You will follow the policies and procedures and comply with the Children Act (2006), Health and Safety legislation and within the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage, including ensuring confidentiality is maintained
- You will ensure the children are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed
- You will implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, their family and carers
- You will have an awareness of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice Undertake observation and assessment of children’s learning and development, helping ensure records are kept up-to-date, of a high standard and shared effectively
- Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress
- Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child-friendly environment
- Plan, prepare and supervise activities such as arts and craft, cooking, reading, music, outdoor and physical activities both indoors and out
- Clean and maintain toys and equipment in a safe manner
- Feed babies and young children ensuring their nutritional needs are met, complying with Food Safety Regulations
- Change nappies and support children with potty training and toileting
- Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language and practical skills
- Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service
- Work with outside professional bodies and agencies as appropriate
- Implement the daily routine of the nursery
- Participate in meetings
- Follow the nursery’s practices, processes and procedures. E.g. positive behaviour management techniques
- Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required
- Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements
- Treats everyone with dignity and respect in line with current equality legislation
- Undertake other duties as required
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Providing references prior to interview