Nursery Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Annual Christmas Party

Supportive team

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery in Haslemere is offering a Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years. You’ll train while earning, working 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday with 20% off-the-job learning time, no prior experience required and full training provided.

You’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification while contributing to children’s early learning and development in a supportive nursery team. There is opportunity to progress internally into Nursery Nurse roles.

Qualifications

• No prior childcare experience required; full training provided.
• Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 20% of time dedicated to off-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children's routines, care and wellbeing.
• Create engaging experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist in daily activities and learning development.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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 – £16,765 per annum

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.