Early Years Apprentice: Path to Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Childcare savings

Exclusive partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Ltd is seeking an Early Years Apprentice at Emscote Day Nursery in Leamington Spa. You will gain hands-on childcare experience while studying, supporting babies and young children under supervision. The role is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with varied shifts 07:30-18:30.

Salary starts at £8.00/hour, rising after six months and again for over 21s after 12 months. This apprenticeship combines practical work with academy training, offering Level 2/3 qualifications,

Qualifications

• You are passionate about building a career in early years and care for children under five.
• You thrive on learning and enjoy planning engaging, age-appropriate activities linked to the early years curriculum.
• You are nurturing, empathetic and safety-focused, respecting policies and guidance from the team.
• You can manage your time effectively, balancing coursework with on-the-job learning.
• You work well in a team, communicating clearly with colleagues, parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and young children and support their development.
• Plan and implement high-quality activities aligned with the early years curriculum.
• Observe, assess and record each child’s progress and needs.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Willingness to learn

Nurturing and empathetic

Time management

Collaborative

Education

Level 2/3 apprenticeship eligibility

Job description

Childbase Partnership Ltd is seeking an Early Years Apprentice at Emscote Day Nursery in Leamington Spa. You will gain hands-on childcare experience while studying, supporting babies and young children under supervision. The role is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with varied shifts 07:30-18:30.

Salary starts at £8.00/hour, rising after six months and again for over 21s after 12 months. This apprenticeship combines practical work with academy training, offering Level 2/3 qualifications,