Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
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Company: Fennies Kidbrooke Nursery
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Location: London, SE3 9GT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,190.45 per year
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Sector: Education and Training
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Ref: VAC-01388
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Application Deadline Date: 26/09/2025
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Start Date: 29/09/2025
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 5-day 41.25 hours, and 4-day working options
Brief Description
Join the Fennies Family! Are you passionate about early years education? Fennies Kidbrooke Nursery is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to help provide the best start for children under 5. Incredible incentives, career growth opportunities and loyalty rewards for the right candidate.
Qualifications Required
Maths and English at grade 3 (or equivalent) and above desired.
Personal Qualities
• Passion for Early Years Education: A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing the best start in life.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback, and a positive, proactive approach.
Skills Required
• Knowledge of EYFS: A solid understanding of child development, the Birth to 5 Matters framework, and the EYFS curriculum.
• Build Strong Relationships: Form bonds with children and their families, ensuring each child feels secure and supported.
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 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• 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
We will support you in your Early Years practice to ensure sound knowledge and to build your career.
Vacancy Detail
Experience excellence at our Kidbrooke nursery! Welcome to our nursery in Kidbrooke village, where a deep passion for education and the joy of learning takes centre stage. Our stunning, modern nursery has been thoughtfully designed with Early Years in mind, ensuring each child’s unique needs are nurtured as they grow from little explorers to budding inventors!
As an early years apprentice you will;
• Engage and interact meaningfully with every child, creating warm and nurturing relationships.
• Support daily routines and ensure the smooth operation of the room.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and children, maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Use statutory and curriculum documents effectively, including safeguarding.
• Support the key person system, ensuring children’s individual needs are met.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of both children and employees.
Why Fennies?
• Family At Our Core: We are a family-founded and run organisation that's sole purpose is to support the team to 'Come Together' as a community where you're more than just a number.
• Investing To Be The Best: We're committed to investing in both our people and our company, by offering outstanding resources and growth opportunities, all while driving positive change in the sector and helping talent flourish.
• Support Function: Behind the scenes, our support team—covering everything from education to HR, marketing to finance—keeps things running smoothly so onsite staff can focus on making sure you can focus solely on providing quality childcare and Early Years education.
• Environments: A harmonious work environment where all members of the team are encouraged to 'Be Yourself' to help you grow into the best version of yourself, all whilst delivering industry-leading, Early Years education.
Fennies Benefits
• Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards that are reviewed on an annual basis, along with a comprehensive pension scheme and a £500 referral bonus.
• Incredible Incentives: Enjoy regular events such as the annual Christmas Party and a Summer BBQ, along with a daily lunch, all at no additional cost!
• Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching to help you 'Go Further' in your role.
• Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave based on time at Fennies, along with rewards based on length of service, embodying the 'Be All In' spirit.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and become a part of the Fennies family!
Other Information
Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced criminal record check.