Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Explorers Lydiate Nursery
Apprenticeship summary
An exciting opportunity to begin a career in childcare, supporting young children’s learning and development in a nurturing and engaging nursery environment.
Closing date: January 7, 2026
Intermediate
As an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner, you will support the daily care and education of children aged 0-5 years. Your role includes helping to set up play and learning activities, supporting meal and nap times, and building strong, caring relationships with children. Working under the guidance of experienced staff, you’ll assist in observing and recording children’s development, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. This role is an ideal introduction to a fulfilling career in early years education.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for a permanent position or progression to higher level qualifications and roles within the nursery setting.
Employer
Explorers Lydiate Nursery
Explorers Lydiate is committed to engaging children in a happy and friendly learning environment, encouraging independent learning and keeping parents up-to-date with progress. All staff are dedicated to a happy and inspiring environment and positively welcome children for free entitlement, aiming to help parents achieve the best start in life. The nursery is recognised by I CAN as a centre of good practice for language needs.
Training
THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard:Early years practitioner (level 2)