Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Sunny Days
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 salary of £19,125.60 per year for 30 hours per week.
- Gain practical experience and work towards a professional qualification over 1 year.
- Applications close on 2026-10-30.
- Based at the Sunny Days setting.
About the Role
Partou Nurseries is seeking an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join their team at the Sunny Days setting.
This apprenticeship programme 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.
What You'll Do
- Plan and maintain children's records.
- Develop an understanding of safeguarding policies.
- Share responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall well-being of the children.
- Help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- 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, and Functional skills in Maths and English if required. This will be delivered by your 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
- Communication Skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) - desired
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) - desired
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
Benefits
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Access to accredited training
- Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
- 60% childcare discounts across Partou 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 well-being support