Apprentice Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator


Company:	Mindful Nurseries
Salary:	£18,000 to £26,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	SE6 2TS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Earn, play and learn with Mindful Nurseries in Catford, SE6. We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive team and work towards an Early Years Educator qualification.

You will gain practical experience alongside qualified practitioners and nursery managers, supporting children's learning, development and daily care while completing a work-based qualification.

Your role will include:

• Supporting play and age-appropriate learning activities, indoors and outdoors.

• Observing children's development and helping maintain accurate daily records.

• Supporting healthy routines, including meals, rest and toileting.

• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Helping maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.

Salary: £18,000–£26,000 per year FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT, depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits include uniform, a £200 staff referral bonus, a 40–60% childcare discount, career progression, further training, support from Early Years specialists, company discounts and rewards, an Employee Assistance Programme and access to a video GP service. Other benefits include a company pension, company events, a cycle to work scheme and free flu jabs.

Mindful Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safer recruitment checks.

Please apply directly. No agencies.

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