Nursery Apprentice
About The Position
Start your career in early years while gaining a recognised qualification. At Fennies, we believe great childcare starts with great people. You don’t need previous nursery experience to join us – just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn. As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a nursery while working towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification with a leading training provider. As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll work as part of a supportive team while learning the skills needed to become a qualified early years professional. You’ll gain real experience every day, helping children grow through play, exploration and meaningful interactions. This is a structured training programme designed to set you up for long-term success in early years. Upon completion, you’ll be a qualified Early Years Practitioner with opportunities to progress at Fennies or the wider early years sector.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for working with children
- Willingness to learn
- Friendly, patient and caring
- Interested in working with children
- A positive team player who enjoys working with others
- Reliable and motivated to learn new skills
- Enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to build a meaningful career
- Enhanced DBS check
- Proof of identity
Nice To Haves
- Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or a willingness to work towards them
- Experience in care roles and enjoy working with people
- Worked as a teaching assistant, nanny or babysitter
- Looking for a career change into childcare/education
Responsibilities
- Support children aged 0-5 during play, learning activities and daily routines
- Help create experiences that encourage curiosity and development
- Work alongside experienced educators to keep the nursery safe, organised and welcoming
- Build warm relationships with children and their families
- Support children’s confidence, independence and wellbeing
- Learn how to observe children’s development and contribute to their learning journeys
- Learn essential skills in child development, safeguarding and early years practice
- Complete off-the-job training (around 6 hours per week) alongside your role
- Build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your progress
- Receive regular support from your trainer and Nursery mentor
- Complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) to achieve your qualification
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Up to £26,190 annual salary
- Performance-related bonuses up to £1,000
- $500 referral bonus
- Childcare discount
- Choice of a 4-day or 5-day working week
- 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events, company celebrations and Apprentice Week events
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
- Work towards the Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification
- Structured apprenticeship programme (typically 12 months)
- Dedicated trainer with regular coaching and check ins
- Blended learning, including on-the-job training, workshops and online sessions
- Support to progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator
- Personalised development plans, mentoring and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
