Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Kids Corner

Partou Nurseries is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their team at Kids Corner.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you will learn the skills of an Early Years Practitioner while studying for a professional qualification. You will earn while you learn in an engaging, progressive, and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and maintaining children’s records
• Developing an understanding of Safeguarding Policy
• Undertaking a shared responsibility for caring for children’s health, safety, cleanliness and general wellbeing
• Working toward a childcare qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Training

You will receive on-the-job training and off-the-job learning as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through Partou‘s dedicated training provider, Realise.

What Happens Next

• 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 Required

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4) - desired
• GCSE Maths (grade 4) - desired

Key Details

• Wage: £19,126 a year
• Working week: 30 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.
• Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Start date: 2026-11-02
• Closing date: 2026-10-30
• Apprenticeship standard: Early years educator (level 3)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED