Nursery Practitioner Apprenticeship

We are currently seeking qualified nursery practitioners to join our team at Bumpers Nursery.

As a family-run business, we value care and commitment and strive to create a happy and fulfilling environment for both our staff and children. If you are looking for a rewarding career in early years education, we invite you to explore our current vacancies and apply to join our team.

At Bumpers Nursery, we believe in providing an encouraging workspace for all our staff members to reach their full potential. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Our focus on creative play and outdoor activities sets us apart, providing a unique and enriching experience for both our staff and children.

Duties and Responsibilities

Act as a key person for a group of children, building secure, trusting relationships with children and their families.

• Provide high-quality care, learning, and support for children from babies through to preschool age.


• Demonstrate experience working with babies, supporting their individual care routines, emotional well-being, and early development.


• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.


• Carry out observations and assessments, tracking children’s progress and identifying next steps in learning.


• Maintain learning journals, developmental records, and individual care plans.


• Work in partnership with parents and carers, sharing information about children’s progress, routines, and achievements.


• Support with communication and language development through stories, songs, conversations, and play.


• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in preparation for school.


• Support personal care needs, including nappy changing, toileting, feeding, and hygiene.


• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and infection control procedures.


• Ensure babies and young children are cared for in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.


• Support settling-in sessions and transitions between rooms and into preschool or school.


• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every child’s individual needs are met.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care and education.


• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and nursery policies and procedures.


• Maintain accurate daily records, including attendance, accidents, incidents, and relevant care information.