Early Years Apprenticeship - Nellys Nurseries
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Company: Nellys Nursery
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Location: Stafford, ST19 5DR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £400.00 per week
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Sector: Early Years
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Ref: VAC-02091
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Working hours 40 hours 4/5 days
Brief Description
Nellys Nurseries are looking to recruit a motivated and caring Level 2 Early Years Apprentice to support children aged 0–5 years while working towards a recognised early years qualification. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early years education and eager to develop their skills in a supportive, experienced team.
Qualifications Required
Willingness to work towards Functional Skills if required.
Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic,
Creative and fun.
Can build relationships with children and be professional with parents and other professionals.
Skills Required
Good organisation,
communication
working in a team.
Reliable
Can use own initiative
Be proactive
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
Progression onto a Level 3 apprenticeship, if successful full time employment.
Vacancy Detail
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner – Job Description
What is the role about?
You will help care for and support children aged 0–5 in a safe, fun, and friendly nursery while working towards your Early Years qualification.
What you will do:
Help look after children and support their learning through play
Make sure children are safe, happy, and included
Support activities indoors and outdoors
Follow nursery rules, especially around safety and safeguarding
Work as part of a team and take guidance from senior staff
Help build good relationships with parents/carers
Keep basic records such as attendance and accidents
Complete all parts of your apprenticeship (training and coursework)
What you’ll learn:
How children learn and develop
How to support the EYFS through play
How to care for children’s emotional and developmental needs
How a nursery works and meets Ofsted standards
Annual Bonus, Private health insurance, casual dress, company events, free training
Other Information
Full DBS, first aid will be paid for by the company and all training provided.
Paid holidays, a week off over Christmas, uniform provided and paid birthday off once they have been employed for 1 year, staff bonus schemes