Early Years Apprentice
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Company: SNAPDRAGONS NURSERIES LIMITED
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Location: Bath, BA1 6AX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,720.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000027208
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Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
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Start Date: 15/06/2026
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Positions Available: 10
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Option to reduce to 40 hours over 4 days once qualified.
Brief Description
Join Snapdragons and help children flourish every day. You’ll deliver high-quality care and inspiring learning, creating a safe, joyful space where every child feels valued. Through play, you’ll nurture wellbeing, spark curiosity, and build confident, kind individuals ready to thrive in their world.
Training to be Provided
How will the apprentice train?
You’ll learn through a blend of hands-on experience in the nursery and structured training through our purpose-built Snapdragons Training Academy.
- Work alongside experienced practitioners and your Apprentice Mentor, learning on the job every day
- Attend regular sessions at our dedicated Training Academy, designed to support your development in a practical, engaging way
- Receive one-to-one coaching, feedback, and support to build your confidence and skills
- Complete off-the-job learning time, including workshops, online learning, and reflective practice
- Work towards your Early Years qualification with guidance from our in-house tutor
Our academy is designed to give you the best start — combining real experience with high-quality training to help you grow into a confident early year's professional.
Future Prospects
- The apprenticeship can be completed in 12-18 months
- Once qualified the apprentice can move to deputy head of room or head of room. There is no limit and other apprentices have gone on to take up senior roles in the organisation
- Level 5 qualifications are an option as well as Early Years Teacher
Vacancy Detail
What will the apprentice do at work?
- Support the day-to-day care of children, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
- Assist with planning and delivering play-based learning activities
- Build positive relationships with children, supporting their wellbeing and development
- Help with daily routines such as meals, toileting, and rest times
- Observe children and contribute to learning and development records
- Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of care and safeguarding
- Communicate with colleagues and parents in a professional, friendly way
- Take part in training, learning, and regular feedback to develop your skills
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Minimum of 2 years references