Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

London, SE3 8TH

Ref: VAC-02076

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £320.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/05/2026

Start Date: 08/06/2026

Working Week: 40 hours Monday-Friday, shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Orchard House Nursery

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

Orchard House Nursery is an Ofsted-registered setting with 32 places for children aged 3 months to 5 years. As a small, close-knit nursery, we provide a personal and nurturing approach to childcare and believe in ‘learning through play'.

As our apprentice you will be;

Planning fun and engaging activities
Writing and uploading observations
Setting up rooms and play sessions
Be a key person to a group of children
Cleaning and tiding rooms maintaining safety at all times
Working alongside colleagues

We offer a pension scheme, bonus rewards and free meals.

Qualifications required

GCSE English & Maths at grade 4 (or equivalent) - desired

Personal qualities

Caring and eager to learn

Skills required

Team work
Able to work under pressure
Use initiative

Future Prospects

full time role and gain qualifications

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.

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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner