Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Footprints
Partou NurseriesExpected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Earn while you learn on a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship.
- Starting wage of £19,125.60 per year.
- Gain practical experience and work towards a qualification within 12 months.
- Applications close on 2026-10-30.
- Role based in England with significant benefits including childcare discounts and career progression.
About the Role
Partou Nurseries is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their team at the Footprints setting.
This apprenticeship offers a chance to train as an Early Years Practitioner, earning while you learn and working towards a professional qualification. You will gain hands-on experience in childcare, including planning and record-keeping, understanding safeguarding policies, and ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of children.
Key responsibilities include:
- Observing experienced practitioners.
- Taking on meaningful responsibilities.
- Planning and maintaining children's records.
- Developing an understanding of safeguarding policies.
- Sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and wellbeing of the children.
- Helping to plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
You will receive support and mentoring from qualified staff, build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Training
- You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard.
- This includes Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, and functional skills in maths and English if required.
- Training will be delivered by Realise.
What happens at the end
- Level 2 apprentices typically become qualified Nursery Assistants within 12 months.
- Many progress to the Level 3 Pathway afterwards.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) - desired
Key details
- Wage: £19,125.60 a year
- Working hours: 30 hours per week (3x10 hour shifts, exact hours TBC)
- Duration: 1 Year
- Start date: 2026-11-02
- Closing date: 2026-10-30
Benefits
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Access to accredited training
- Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
- 60% childcare discounts across settings in England
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- High street discounts
- Buddy bonus scheme
- Paid day off on your birthday
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline