Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Kids Corner

Are you looking for a career in the early years sector? Are you passionate about working with children? If so, you'll be a perfect addition to our family! We are currently recruiting for an apprentice nursery practitioner level 2 or level 3 our Kids Corner nursery!

What you'll do

At Partou we're more than just a team; we're a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child's development.

Our apprentices will learn the skill of being an Early Years Practitioner while studying for a professional qualification. This allows nursery apprentices to earn while they learn in an engaging, progressive and supportive environment.

As well as observing experienced practitioners in the nursery, you will also have a number of roles and responsibilities.

Roles and responsibilities of a nursery apprentice include:

• Planning and maintaining children's records
• Developing an understanding of Safeguarding Policy
• Undertaking a shared responsibility for caring for children's health, safety, cleanliness and general wellbeing
• Working toward a childcare qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Partou will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered through Partou‘s dedicated training provider, Realise.

After the apprenticeship

• 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
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

About the employer

For us at Partou, childcare isn't just a job, it's a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction. As part of the Netherlands' largest childcare group, we've access to world-leading expertise in learning and development. Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: 30 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed at offer stage.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £19,126 a year