Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Heroes


Company:	Realise Training
Salary:	£14,976 to £14,976 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thames Ditton, KT7 0NB
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

At Little Heroes Nursery Thames Ditton, the fundamental principle is to provide an environment and experience for children to be happy. By providing a balance between education; encouragement and fun, they believe that they offer a safe environment for children to express themselves and enjoy their early years.

As an early years apprentice, your duties will include;

• Carry out daily care routines to support children's health, wellbeing, and development.

• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities in line with the EYFS framework.

• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning.

• Build positive relationships with parents and maintain effective communication.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and secure nursery environment.

• Actively participate in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and open days.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

We require a team member who:

- has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children

- has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding (an enhanced DBS check will be required)

- is willing to work as part of a team

- has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach

Working Week

Monday - Friday shifts - to be agreed

Qualifications Required

Applicants should have a good level of English

Personal Qualities

Caring and compassionate

Patience

Adaptable

Creative and enthusiastic

Have a genuine passion for early childhood development

Reliable and punctual

Skills Required

Effective teamwork

Able to use own initiative

Professionalism

Communication

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

We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.

Progression routes include; Room Leader, Floor Leader, Deputy and Nursery Managers.

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months

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