Apprentice Nursery Assistant- Little Oaks Day Nursery

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to complete an Advanced Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship and gain valuable experience within a nursery setting. This vacancy would be suitable for anyone who has an interest in starting / pursuing a career within an Early Years setting.

The Apprentice Nursery Assistant will work as part of a team, have a flexible attitude to work, be professional, treat everyone with kindness and respect, and have the confidence to communicate with a range of healthcare staff.

The Apprentice will also ensure a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development. Working in the nursery requires the apprentice to be flexible and alter activities and priorities as the need arises.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute positively to the activity of the Nursery Team and will work as part of a team, have a flexible attitude to work, be professional, treat everyone with kindness and respect, and have the confidence to communicate with a range of healthcare staff.

- The Apprentice will meet and greet children, parents/carers in a friendly, polite and professional style

- Ability to work on own initiative

- Whilst providing high standards, be able to contribute to a safe, fun and stimulating environment

- Under guidance organise, arrange and provide activities under the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum to meet the individual needs of the children

- Adhere to Nursery Policy and Operational Plan and bring to the attention of the Manager any ineffective practice

- Be committed to the Trust Values - Listening, Excelling and Caring

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

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15,600 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0221

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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