Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Are you looking to work for a company where staff wellbeing and welfare are a priority? Looking to work for a company that will invest in your professional development and training? We could be the employer you are looking for! The successful candidate will work as a member of the nursery team to ensure a high standard of care and education.

What you will do

• Be directly responsible for working as a member of the nursery team to ensure a high standard of care and education
• Assist, help and support the room leader with all activities and duties
• To respond positively to each and every child, ensuring they have every opportunity to benefit fully from their time at nursery

Training

• The Nursery Nurse Apprentice role is to learn all the skills of a nursery nurse whilst training towards a NVQ Level 2
• During your training, you will receive excellent training opportunities from within the nursery, both from the nursery and your training provider
• If required, you will complete Functional Skills in English and maths
• The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon; further details will be made available at a later date

After the apprenticeship

Progression within the company for the right candidate.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Reliable
• Caring
• Friendly

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Paper Moon Nurseries is a family run business established in 1990. We have 7 nurseries. At Paper Moon Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on how we support staff to deliver excellent opportunities to ensure our children experience high quality teaching and learning opportunities. If you are looking for a new challenge in your career and would like to take this rare opportunity to join our team, then you should not let this exciting opportunity pass you by.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years practitioner (level 2), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday between 8.00am and 6.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year