Apprentice Nursery Assistant

You will gain real life experience in looking after young people whilst developing your knowledge of child development and safeguarding! This apprenticeship will give you the chance to see young children take their first steps, speak their first words, and support them as they prepare to start school.

What you'll do

• Contributing to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of the children.
• Recording children's learning and development journeys, and communicating these with parents, carers, and other key adults.
• Liaising with and supporting parents, carers, and other family members.
• Attending activities that are out of working hours (e.g. staff meetings, training, and events etc.)
• Being flexible and prepared to help where needed (including domestic jobs e.g. preparing meals, and cleaning toys etc.)
• Ensuring that EYFS is promoted efficiently and that its policies are followed correctly.
• Helping with the smooth running of the Nursery.
• Reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Nursery Owner/Nursery Manager.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

Training

You'll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month - NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer.

After the apprenticeship

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Logical
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, None required (grade None required)

About the employer

Little Toes are a family-run business with a passion to provide exceptional childcare within a home from home setting. Their nurseries offer safe, nurturing surroundings for children aged from 6 weeks through to 5 years. Inspired by the work of Anna Ephgrave' focusing highly on the children learning through play, children take the lead in their learning in their homely settings.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years educator (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: CT SKILLS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts between 7.30am to 6.30pm.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year