Nursery Practitioner Apprentice Level 3
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Company: LITTLE NEST NURSERY LTD
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Location: London, SE8 4EG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000020101
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 06/04/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Working hours: Full-time hours, shifts within nursery opening hours. 40 hours per week. Pay: £8.00 per hour. Location: Little Nest Nursery.
Brief Description
Are you passionate about working with children and helping them learn and grow? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly nursery team. Gain hands-on experience while completing a recognised childcare qualification and support children’s emotional, social, and educational development in a nurturing environment.
Training to be Provided
They will do all their lessons online through Teams, with a teacher from Apprenticship Connect.
These lessons will be once every month for 3 hours, the apprentice will have written assignmenst to hand in weekly and sometimes monthly
Future Prospects
- You can become a room leader
- Move on to private childcare
- Or complete your level 5 early years and eventually run a nursery
Vacancy Detail
- Attend online training sessions and complete all apprenticeship assignments on time
- Work alongside nursery practitioners to provide high-quality care for children
- Support children’s personal, emotional, and developmental needs
- Assist with daily routines including feeding, changing, and supervising play
- Participate in group activities and engage children in learning through play
- Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to support nursery activities
- Work closely with a mentor and training provider throughout the apprenticeship
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in the nursery
Other Information
Requirements:
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Friendly, caring, and patient nature
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Ability to follow nursery policies and maintain professional standards
- Willingness to complete an Early Years apprenticeship qualification
Apprenticeship eligibility requirements:
- Must not already hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above
- Must meet course suitability and initial assessment requirements in English and maths
- Right to work in the UK and meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria