Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Heroes Thames Ditton

Realise Training Group; Thames Ditton; Remote; GBP 8,300 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Heroes Nursery Thames Ditton is offering an Early Years Apprentice position. You will support daily care routines, deliver EYFS-aligned activities, and help track progress while building strong relationships with families.

The role focuses on safeguarding, teamwork, and ongoing training as you work towards a childcare qualification. Start date is 07/12/2026 with a deadline of 30/11/2026 for applications.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a good level of English.
• Caring and compassionate.
• Adaptable.
• Creative and enthusiastic.
• Have a genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily care routines to support children's health, wellbeing, and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning.
• Build positive relationships with parents and maintain effective communication.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and secure nursery environment.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and open days.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Good English

Caring

Adaptable

Creative

Early childhood passion

Punctual

Job description

Thames Ditton, KT7 0NB

Ref: VAC-02658

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 07/12/2026

Working Week: Monday - Friday shifts - to be agreed

Company: Little Heroes Nursery Thames Ditton

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Little Heroes Nursery Thames Ditton, the fundamental principle is to provide an environment and experience for children to be happy. By providing a balance between education; encouragement and fun, they believe that they offer a safe environment for children to express themselves and enjoy their early years.

As an early years apprentice, your duties will include:

• Carry out daily care routines to support children's health, wellbeing, and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning.
• Build positive relationships with parents and maintain effective communication.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and secure nursery environment.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and open days.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

We require a team member who:

• has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children
• has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding (an enhanced DBS check will be required)
• is willing to work as part of a team
• has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach

Qualifications required

• Applicants should have a good level of English
• Caring and compassionate
• Adaptable
• Creative and enthusiastic
• Have a genuine passion for early childhood development
• Reliable and punctual

Skills required

• Effective teamwork
• Able to use own initiative
• Professionalism
• Communication

Future Prospects

We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.

Future Prospects

We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.
Progression routes include; Room Leader, Floor Leader, Deputy and Nursery Managers.

Other Information

Applicants should be prepared to provide or undergo Paediatric First Aid training, Safeguarding and Child Protection training, and complete a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Other Information

Applicants should be prepared to provide or undergo Paediatric First Aid training, Safeguarding and Child Protection training, and complete a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.