Early Years Apprenticeship - Nellys Nurseries
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Company: TURTLES NURSERY LTD
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Location: ST19 5DR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,800.00 per year
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000030309
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 08/06/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Working hours 40 hours 4/5 days Days to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Nellys Nurseries are looking to recruit a motivated and caring Level 2 Early Years Apprentice to support children aged 0-5 years while working towards a recognised early years qualification. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early years education and eager to develop their skills in a supportive, experienced team.
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 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
- Progression onto a Level 3 apprenticeship, if successful full time employment
Vacancy Detail
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner– Job Description
What is the role about?
You will help care for and support children aged 0-5 in a safe, fun, and friendly nursery while working towards your Early Years qualification.
What you will do:
- Help look after children and support their learning through play
- Make sure children are safe, happy, and included
- Support activities indoors and outdoors
- Follow nursery rules, especially around safety and safeguarding
- Work as part of a team and take guidance from senior staff
- Help build good relationships with parents/carers
- Keep basic records such as attendance and accidents
- Complete all parts of your apprenticeship (training and coursework)
What you’ll learn:
- How children learn and develop
How to support the EYFS through play:
- How to care for children’s emotional and developmental needs
- How a nursery works and meets Ofsted standards
- Annual Bonus, Private health insurance, casual dress, company events, free training
Other Information
- Full DBS, first aid will be paid for by the company and all training provided
- Paid holidays, a week off over Christmas, uniform provided and paid birthday off once they have been employed for 1 year, staff bonus schemes