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Yes! Apprenticeships are paid positions. Full information about the current minimum wage for apprentices in the UK can be found here.
In many cases, yes. Most apprenticeships lead to a job within the company you trained with. If not, you’ll still have a recognised qualification and valuable experience to support your next step.
If you’re struggling or need more time, speak with your trainer assessor and employer. Extensions can sometimes be arranged to delay your End Point Assessment (EPA) / apprenticeship assessment.
Yes — as long as the next apprenticeship offers new learning and progression (e.g., moving from Level 2 to Level 3). Explore routes on our Careers Hub to see where apprenticeships can lead.
Talk to your employer or trainer assessor. Sometimes adjustments can be made, or you may be able to transfer onto a different course.
Sometimes, yes — if you can demonstrate all required skills and knowledge early. This depends on your programme structure and agreements with your employer and trainer assessor.
Apprenticeships are designed within working hours. Your employer will provide dedicated ‘off the job’ time for learning and development. Despite the name, most activities happen naturally within your role, with a weekly allocated study session. Any additional work outside hours is optional.
Apprenticeships are a brilliant way to gain real-world experience, earn a wage, and kickstart your career — all while continuing your education. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to switch things up, there’s an apprenticeship for you.
While I was in college, I learned that university wasn't the only option available to me, and that's when I discovered apprenticeships.
In this case study, we follow Kelly's journey—a dedicated professional who discovered the true value of apprenticeships in her career.
While I was in college, I learned that university wasn't the only option available to me, and that's when I discovered apprenticeships.
In this case study, we follow Kelly's journey—a dedicated professional who discovered the true value of apprenticeships in her career.
While I was in college, I learned that university wasn't the only option available to me, and that's when I discovered apprenticeships.
In this case study, we follow Kelly's journey—a dedicated professional who discovered the true value of apprenticeships in her career.
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Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
£7.55 - 7.55 per hour
Office Based
HR Apprentice @ Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Location: Deepdale Business Park, Ashford Road, Bakewell, DE45 1GT
PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.
WHO are Derby Diocesan Academy Trust?
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) was formed in 2014 in response to the national Academy and Free School Programme and provides a Diocesan home to schools (Church or non-Church) either choosing or requiring an academy solution. DDAT strives to help ensure the sustainability of highly valued church schools, even in the unfortunate circumstances that a school is required to move away from being maintained by the local authority in order to secure rapid school improvement. DDAT is increasingly assisting non-faith-based schools as they plan to sustain improvements by joining the growing number of schools within the DDAT family.
WHAT will I get from working with Derby Diocesan Academy Trust?
BENEFITS:
WHAT will my DAY look like?
You will be supporting with HR admin duties and to assist the Central HR team in delivering a wide range of HR services across the Trust and its schools. This role will provide support in key HR functions such as communication, recruitment, onboarding, employee relation matters linked to policies and procedures, and day to day HR administration. Your daily tasks will include:
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
Working towards your HR Support 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 business fundamentals, legislation & policies, role fundamentals, and HR service fundamentals. 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://ddat.org.uk/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/human-resources
about 12 hours ago
Apply NowNewark-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 NowGet in touch with our team or browse our latest apprenticeship opportunities to see where your future could take you. If you want to start, upskill, or change your career, you can do so with the help of CT Skills. We offer a variety of different apprenticeships as well as have a number of vacancies at the moment! Contact us today if you would like more information.