Nursery Practitioner Apprentice


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£8 to £8 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Eridge Green, TN3 9JA
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Early Years Apprentice at Bunny Run nursery is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality learning, development, and care for children aged 0–5 years within a preschool nursery setting.

The role involves contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors, while promoting positive relationships with parents and carers to support each child’s development, under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high standard of care, learning, and development for children aged 0–5 years

• Maintain a safe and secure nursery environment for children, staff, and visitors

• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s development

• Carry out tasks as directed by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager

Working Week

Monday to Friday

Qualifications Required

To hold or be able to achieve English and mathematics GCSEs at level C or above

Personal Qualities

Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible

A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm

Able to perform under stress

A creative thinker

A good sense of humour

Calm and caring nature

Skills Required

Empathy and understanding of children under five.

Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.

Excellent organisational skills

Administrative and basic IT skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Able to work on own initiative

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They 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 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Future Prospects

Transition to study Level 3 EY Apprenticeship and following this, Full time employment as Nursery Practitioner

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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