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
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.
