Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

The Apprentice will work as part of the Nursery Team under supervision to provide high quality childcare whilst meeting the personal and emotional needs of individual children.

The successful applicant will receive Induction and training appropriate to the activities they will undertake, and during this induction period will be enrolled to the Advanced Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship with the Training Provider.

The Apprentice will be expected to complete the elements of the apprenticeship within the 18 months' timeframe. The apprenticeship includes:

- Apprenticeship Standard (demonstration of practical skills; techniques and/or knowledge required to perform in the job role)

- Technical Certificate

- Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2

- Health and Safety and Employee rights and responsibilities

- End Point Assessment

Additional working pattern details: Working 7.5 hour shifts between hours of 07:00-18:00

Main duties of the job

To work alongside Nursery Practitioner's and Nursery Assistants supporting Children aged 0-5 years in their care and learning to meet the Early Years Statutory Framework., whilst completing a level 3 qualification in Childcare.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,762.99 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0115

Job locations

Little Apples Nursery, Cunningham House

Christowe Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 7BY

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