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Nursery Apprentice

Little Trees Nursery · Stroud · posted 8 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Early years educator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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Your duties will include:

  • Supporting the learning and development of children from birth to five years through play and planned activities.
  • Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
  • Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
  • Assisting with children's daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care, sleep routines, and outdoor play.
  • Observing children's development and contributing to planning activities that meet their individual needs.
  • Promoting children's health, wellbeing, and emotional development.
  • Following all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
  • Preparing activities and resources to support children's learning.
  • Working as part of a friendly and supportive team while developing your confidence and professional skills.
  • Completing your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, including off-the-job training, coursework, and assessments.  

Your training

You will work towards achieving the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard while gaining valuable hands-on experience within the nursery.

Your training will include:

  • Learning on the job alongside experienced and qualified practitioners.
  • Dedicated off-the-job training, delivered by your apprenticeship training provider.
  • Regular reviews and support from your workplace mentor and apprenticeship tutor.
  • Completing coursework, observations, and assessments to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
  • Developing your understanding of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, supporting children's learning, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
  • If required, completing Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths alongside your apprenticeship.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive ongoing support and guidance to help you develop the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to become a qualified Early Years Educator.

Where it leads

If your apprenticeship is successful, and you complete your qualification, we would be delighted to welcome your application for a qualified role within the nursery. We are committed to supporting our apprentices to develop their skills and, where suitable opportunities arise, progress into permanent, qualified positions. 

About Little Trees Nursery

At Little Trees we aim to give all our children the strongest roots and foundations so that every child in our care may grow and develop healthily and happily.  Within a nurturing and safe environment filled with warmth, love and support, we dedicate ourselves to helping every child develop.We are passionate about giving our children the very best experiences to ensure they develop into well rounded little individuals.

Things to consider

A calm, patient, and caring individual with a genuine passion for working with children.

Good communication skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativePatience

Where you'll work

  • Little Trees Brownshill, Brownshill Road, Stroud, GL6 8AS

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