Early
Bird
Log in
Back to all roles
Apprenticeship · Level 3
N Family Club logo

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

N Family Club
£18,845 a year
Hove

Expected closing date: Friday, 20 November 2026

We recommend applying to open roles as soon as you are able. Employers may close applications early, so don't miss out.

Apply Now
TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship, rotating through nursery rooms and Forest School.
  • Earn between £17,784 and £18,845 per year, with potential for bonuses and a range of benefits.
  • Gain hands-on experience and a permanent role upon successful completion of the 1 year 6 month apprenticeship.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-20.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, you will rotate around nursery rooms and Forest School, gaining hands-on experience in all areas. This, coupled with your apprentice training in Early Years, will equip you with the skills, experience, and qualifications to progress into a qualified educator role.

What you'll be doing day to day

  • Support your team in the delivery of basic childcare routines.
  • Be responsible for the delivery of our 'learning through play' educational ethos.
  • Innovate with activities and constantly challenge children's learning and development.
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents.
  • Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
  • Work a flexible shift pattern within the opening hours (7am-7pm).

What we can offer you

  • Salary: £17,784 for Level 2 or £18,845 for Level 3.
  • Funding: Your apprenticeship training is funded.
  • Career Development: Part of N Academy, potentially leading to an EY degree after your apprenticeship. Opportunities for managerial routes or specialisms.
  • Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to £750 per year (once working within ratio).
  • Holiday: Up to 32 days a year (including bank holidays, birthday off, and 3 days during Christmas and New Year), rising with service.
  • Food: Free daily lunch and drinks.
  • Personal Development: £100 per year fund.
  • Professional Development: Specialisms, coaching, and mentoring through N Academy.
  • Clothing Allowance: £100 per year (no uniform).
  • Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leave pay after 2 years' service.
  • Sick Pay: 5 days full sick pay, with potential for discretionary leave.
  • Training: Paid training, including 2 inset days per year.
  • Childcare Discount: 10%, rising to 25% when you become a Nursery Manager.
  • Emergency Childcare: 6 back-up childcare days.
  • Long Service Rewards: Round-the-world trip and 2 weeks additional holiday for 5 years' service.
  • Refer a Friend: Bonus of £500.
  • Wellbeing: Wellbeing week per term, Headspace premium membership, free counselling, ClassPass discount, hardship fund.
  • Commuting: Season pass loan and cycle to work scheme.

To become an apprentice, you must:

  • Be 16 or over.
  • Not already be in full-time education.

Training

  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

What happens at the end

This is a permanent position within N Family Nursery upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Key Details

  • Wage: £18,845 a year
  • Working Week: 40 hours per week. Flexible shift pattern within opening hours (7.00am - 7.00pm).
  • Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
  • Start Date: 2026-11-30
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-20
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Early years educator (level 3)
  • Training Provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED