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Nursery Apprentice

OMRAJ CHILDCARE LTD · Walton-On-Thames

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Pay
£14,560 to £23,132 a year
Hours
35 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
26 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago

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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. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training provider: WMC TRAINING LTD

Working week

35-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.

Nursery Apprentice, OMRAJ CHILDCARE LTD