Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
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Company: 1st Steps Day Nursery
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Location: Waterloo, L22 1RR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-01840
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Application Deadline Date: 28/02/2026
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Start Date: 04/03/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 35 hours Monday to Friday
Brief Description
Are you looking to start a career in childcare? Here at 1st Steps we believe that every little step matters.
Every smile, every word, every move and every sentence is noticed and we believe that every child deserves the best start in life. We welcome and nurture children like they are our own and aim to make every child’s day fun and educational,
Qualifications Required
Maths & English GCSE Grade 4
Personal Qualities
Caring
Patient and calm
Enthusiastic
Responsible and trustworthy
Team player
Flexible and proactive
Playful and creative
Skills Required
Warm, patient, nurturing manner
A passion for working with children's & their development
Communication skills
Teamwork
Positive behaviour
Basic literacy
Reliability and professionalism
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
To progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator
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
• 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).
Other Information
1st Steps Nursery is located close to bus routes and train lines, on site parking
Uniform provided