Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Faces, Manchester airport

Partou Nurseries is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their team at Little Faces, Manchester Airport.

This apprenticeship offers a chance to train as an Early Years Practitioner, earning while you learn and working towards a professional qualification.

What you'll be doing:

• Observe experienced practitioners.
• Take on responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children's records.
• Develop an understanding of safeguarding policies.
• Share responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and wellbeing of the children.
• Help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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. Many then progress to the Level 3 Pathway.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage starting from £12.26 (depending on age and experience).
• 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.

Key Details:

• Wage: £19,125.60 a year
• Working hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shifts to be agreed at offer stage).
• Duration: 1 Year
• Start date: 2026-11-02
• Closing date: 2026-10-30
• Apprenticeship standard: Early years practitioner (level 2)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED