Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

This apprenticeship will involve providing high-quality care for children through social, emotional, educational, and practical interaction, nurturing, and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and procedures, complying with the Children Act (2006), Health and Safety legislation, and Ofsted requirements.
• Ensure children are safe, well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
• Implement the key worker system to address individual needs of each child, their family, and carers.
• Undertake observation and assessment of children’s learning and development, ensuring records are up-to-date and shared effectively.
• Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s progress.
• Organise, maintain, and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, and child-friendly environment.
• Plan, prepare, and supervise activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, reading, music, and outdoor play.
• Clean and maintain toys and equipment safely.
• Feed babies and young children, ensuring nutritional needs are met and complying with Food Safety Regulations.
• Change nappies and support children with potty training and toileting.
• Help children learn social, emotional, numeracy, language, and practical skills.
• Work with nursery staff to provide a high-quality nursery service.
• Work with outside professional bodies and agencies as appropriate.
• Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
• Participate in meetings.
• Follow the nursery’s practices, processes, and procedures, including positive behaviour management techniques.
• Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
• Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect in line with current equality legislation.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Training

• Training will be provided at the nursery with a mixture of online and in-person learning.

What happens at the end

• On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into a Nursery Practitioner role.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Team working
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)) - essential
• GCSE Maths (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C)) - essential

Key Details

• Wage: £20,782 a year
• Working week: The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. Shifts will be between these times.
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Start date: 2027-01-04
• Closing date: 2026-10-25
• Apprenticeship standard: Early years educator (level 3)
• Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD