Level 3
Nursery Apprentice
OMRAJ CHILDCARE LTD · Walton-On-Thames
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- Pay
- £16,640 to £26,437 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
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What you would do
The role of a Nursery Apprentice is to work alongside the management team to provide a high level of professional care and educational enrichment to all children in the setting.
Day to day
- To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
- To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
- To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
- To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
- To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
- To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
- To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
- To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
- Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
- To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
- To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
- To attend regular team meetings
- To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
What you would study
Early years educator (level 3)
- Early Years Educator Level 3
- Training will include paediatric first aid qualification
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Training provider: WMC TRAINING LTD
Working week
40-hours a week with 20% of employed time guaranteed to complete assignments with support of a tutor. Exact working days and hours TBC.
What you need
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity for further study completing the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course.
The employer guarantees full-time permanent employment upon completion of this apprenticeship.
Where
Walton-On-Thames, London (KT12).
About OMRAJ CHILDCARE LTD
Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They also offer multi-sports, cooking, sing and sign and Yoga to ensure the children at their nursery have every opportunity to develop holistically. Their onsite chef produces a varied and delicious menu providing nutritious meals for the children and staff. Monkey Puzzle’s Early Years Team excel in teamwork and will deliver an outstanding learning experience to you as well as supporting you to develop your skills through innovative training.
Benefits
Holidays - 20 days & 8 bank holidays. Pro rata
Nursery closure during Christmas week.
Birthday Off
Wellness Support – Employee assistance Programme
Supportive and close-knit environment
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Reference 2000050695.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £16,640 to £26,437 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 30 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.