Nursery Apprentice

  • Company: Little Learners (St Annes)
  • Location: Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 7JU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,854.24 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000022743
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
  • Start Date: 21/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 37 hours per week, including college day. This is a shift based role, with working hours scheduled between 7:30am and 6:00pm. A 30 minute lunch break is provided.

Brief Description

The Nursery Apprentice will assist in the development and provision of a safe, stimulating and welcoming programme of activity on a day to day basis to meet the children’s developmental, educational and care needs liaising with and forming positive partnerships with parents/ carers.

Training to be Provided


  • You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as an Early Years Practitioner, through Weston College

  • As part of this program, you will attend Weston College once a week for workshops

  • An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship

  • At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment

  • Training will include paediatric first aid qualification

Future Prospects


  • There is potential to progress within the company after completing the apprenticeship, as well as opportunities to continue studying through higher level qualifications or further apprenticeships

Vacancy Detail

These include but aren’t limited to:



  • Participate in the planning of activities and care for children, ensuring that the children's learning and developmental needs are met, and that the Nursery provides a warm, welcoming and supportive environment to the children and their families

  • Assist in the preparation and provision of snacks to meet the dietary requirements of the children

  • Contribute to the Monitoring and Evaluation processes and requirements as requested by the Nursery Manager, Nursery Lead Practitioner or Deputy Lead Practitioner

  • Participate in maintaining the resources and equipment as required to ensure smooth and safe running of the Nursery facilities

  • Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports as required

  • Work alongside the Little Learners Nursery staff, EYFS Team, students, work experience and volunteer placements and provide support  as required


Participate in appropriate Continued Professional Development (CPD)



  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post

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