Nursery Nurse Apprenticeship

  • Company PURPLE JAY HERNE HILL LTD
  • Provider SWIFT ACI
  • Location London, SE5 8JZ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary £12,480.00 per year
  • Sector Education and early years
  • Ref NAS-2000060186
  • Application Deadline Date 25/11/2026
  • Start Date 26/11/2026
  • Positions Available 2
  • 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 your own initiative are essential. The average working week will be 30+hours, Monday- Friday.

Brief Description

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator:

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in 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

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 a 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 0-5
  • 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

Ready to start your adventure?