Nursery Apprentice

Toad Hall Nursery; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff referral scheme

Annual Christmas Party

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery in Crawley is offering a Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years. You will train alongside experienced childcare professionals while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. The role involves supporting children daily, with 40 hours per week and 20% off-the-job learning.

No childcare experience is required; we provide full training and support and opportunities to progress to Nursery Nurse roles within the nursery group.

Qualifications

• No previous childcare experience is required.
• Interest in child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with daily routines (meals, playtime, naps, personal care)
• Following nursery policies, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety guidance
• Expressing an interest in child development and learning
• Contributing to a nurturing, safe learning environment

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Job description

Modern Apprentice – Early Years

Toad Hall Nursery, Crawley

Are you looking to start a career in Early Years, return to work, or make a meaningful career change?

At Toad Hall Nursery, we welcome applicants, from 17 years old, who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.

We are recruiting enthusiastic Modern Apprentices to train alongside our experienced childcare professionals while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

What will I gain from an apprenticeship?

• Hands-on, job-specific skills in a professional nursery setting
• The opportunity to be part of children’s first five years of learning and development
• Supporting children with daily routines, care, and wellbeing
• Creating fun, engaging experiences in a safe and nurturing environment
• A nationally recognised qualification while earning a wage

No previous childcare experience is required - we value transferable skills from other roles and life experience, and full training and support will be provided.

How will I train as an apprentice?

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 20% of your time dedicated to off-the-job learning.

This includes supported study time to complete tasks set by your Assessor, with guidance from both your training provider and our experienced nursery team.

If you haven’t studied for a while, don’t worry — we’ll support you every step of the way.

Benefits of being a Modern Apprentice at Toad Hall Nursery:

• Earn while you learn – £16764.80 per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Staff referral scheme
• Annual Christmas Party
• A supportive and welcoming team environment

What does the future look like after my apprenticeship?

Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for Nursery Nurse roles advertised internally, with the potential to build a long-term career within our growing Nursery Group.

Many of our apprentices continue to progress and develop their careers in Early Years with us.

Is there anything else I should know?

Before confirming a start date, we will complete pre-employment checks, including:

• Two satisfactory references
• An Enhanced DBS check

If you’re caring, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

Toad Hall Nursery – nurturing children and growing careers.

Job requirements

What are the role expectations?

• Supporting children with daily routines such as meals, playtime, naps, and personal care
• Following nursery policies, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety guidance
• Expressing an interest in child development and learning
• A passion for the Early Years sector

And more!

• On-site
• Crawley
• £16,765 per year
• OperationsContract