Nursery Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

Dartford, DA1 2LP

£8.00 per hour (Apprenticeship Wage)

Full Time | Monday to Friday | 37.5-40 hours per week with varied shifts from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Do you love working with children and want to start a rewarding career in Early Years?

Join a warm, friendly nursery team in Dartford and gain hands-on experience caring for and supporting children aged 0–5 years - all while earning a salary and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to begin their childcare career in a supportive environment where you’ll learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.

What You’ll Get:

Earn while you learn
Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
A dedicated personal tutor to guide you
No need to attend college - training is completed at your workplace
A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
Real experience working in a nursery setting
Career progression opportunities in childcare and education

Your Role:

As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.

You’ll support the team with:

Planning fun and engaging activities
Supporting children’s learning and development
Helping with mealtimes, play, and daily routines
Building positive relationships with children and families
Maintaining a safe and caring environment
Observing and supporting children’s progress

Every day is different, and you’ll play an important role in helping children grow emotionally, socially, and educationally.

About the Apprenticeship:

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
Training delivered virtually alongside your practical experience
Apprenticeship duration: approximately 12–20 months
Full support provided from day one

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

✔ Passionate about working with children

✔ Friendly, caring, and reliable

✔ Eager to learn and develop new skills

✔ Able to travel to the nursery location

You’ll also need:

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to complete Functional Skills support alongside the course
Access to a laptop/computer with internet access
To have lived in the UK for at least 3 years for apprenticeship funding eligibility

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to references, enhanced DBS checks, and right-to-work verification.

Start your journey in Early Years today and build a career that makes a difference every single day.

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