Discover how a Childcare apprenticeship can give you hands-on experience, practical skills, and opportunities for a fulfilling career working with children and families. Learn what’s involved and take the first step toward making a real difference.
Kickstart your career in childcare or upskill your team's capabilities with our enriching childcare apprenticeships. Our apprenticeships nurture compassionate and skilled early years professionals who thrive in supportive, inclusive environments.
Apprentices gain hands-on experience while developing essential knowledge in safeguarding, wellbeing, and child development. With practical training and nationally recognised apprenticeships, individuals grow in confidence and competence—ready to make a lasting impact in children's lives and contribute meaningfully to their organisation’s success.
We are committed to supporting our learners throughout every stage of their careers—whether it's helping them get the start they need in their chosen sector or providing the knowledge necessary to progress to their next step.
My assessor has been incredibly supportive in helping me fully understand my childcare course. She has also provided great assistance with maths by arranging extra sessions with a colleague, and Rachel kindly offered an additional session as well.
Completing my Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship has been an amazing experience. My assessor has been incredibly supportive, offering clear guidance and thorough help with all my units.
I’ve completed my Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, which has greatly strengthened my leadership skills and supported my career progression.
Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England
£7.55 - 7.55 per hour
Office Based
Early Years Apprentice @ Little Toes Nursery
Location: Bathley Lane, Newark, NG23 6HR
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Little Toes Nurseries?
At Little Toes Day Nursery, they are proud to be a family-run business with a passion to provide exceptional childcare within a home-away-from-home environment. In their nursery, they help children aged 6 weeks to 5 years to expand their comfort zones in a way that’s safe, secure, and highly individualized.
Their team of childcare experts and educators are at the forefront of the latest industry innovations in childhood development and learning. They are a friendly and supportive team and offer ongoing support and development to all staff.
WHAT will I get from working with Little Toes Nursery?
WHAT will my DAY look like?
As an Apprentice Nursery Assistant, you will ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery. You will also give support to other personnel within the nursery and implement the daily routine in the base room. Your daily tasks will include:
HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?
Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://northmuskham.littletoesnurseries.co.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/
1 day ago
Apply NowBottesford, Leicestershire, England
£7.55 - 7.55 per hour
Office Based
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner @ Little Toes Day Nursery, Bottesford
Location: 25 Walford Cl, Bottesford, Nottingham NG13 0AN
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Little Toes Day Nursery?
You will gain real life experience in looking after young people whilst developing your knowledge of child development and safeguarding! This apprenticeship will give you the chance to see young children take their first steps, speak their first words, and support them as they prepare to start school.
WHAT will I get from working with Little Toes Day Nursery?
WHAT will my DAY look like?
Your daily tasks will include:
HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?
Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://www.bottesford.littletoesnurseries.co.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/childcare/
12 days ago
Apply NowLeicester, Leicestershire, England
£7.75 - 7.75 per hour
Office Based
Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Shanklin Day Nursery
Location: 443 London Road, Leicester, LE2 3JW
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Shanklin Day Nursery?
Shanklin Day Nursery and Pre-school in Stoneygate, Leicester is a small, family run day nursery. They have been established since 1994 and provide a loving, stimulating and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years.
Their experienced and highly qualified staff ensure that every day is fun, interesting, and rewarding at Shanklin Day Nursery.
WHAT will I get from working with Shanklin Day Nursery?
WHAT will my DAY look like?
This is an exciting opportunity for you to kick-start your career in childcare. You will be joining a friendly team and supporting with the care and education of young children. Your daily tasks will include:
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://www.shanklindaynursery.co.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/
27 days ago
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