Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Acorns in Adel
Partou NurseriesExpected closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Earn while you learn as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner working towards a Level 2 qualification.
- Starting wage of £19,125.60 per year for a 30-hour week.
- Gain valuable experience in childcare and benefit from career progression opportunities.
- Applications close on 2026-11-30.
About the Role
Partou Nurseries is looking for an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their team at Acorns in Adel.
About the Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification. You will earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
- Planning and delivering activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
You will be supported and mentored by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Training
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.
What happens at the end
Level 2 Pathway apprentices at Partou usually become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12 months of starting. After this, many move onto the Level 3 Pathway.
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) - desired
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) - desired
Key details
- Wage: £19,125.60 a year
- Working week: From 30 hours a week Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year
- Start date: 2026-12-07
- Closing date: 2026-11-30
- Apprenticeship standard: Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Benefits
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Access to accredited training
- Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
- 60% childcare discounts across our settings in England
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- High street discounts
- A buddy bonus scheme
- A paid day off on your birthday
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline