Nursery Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual Christmas Party

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Group in Horley, United Kingdom, is offering a Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years, training toward a Level 3 qualification. You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 20% of your time dedicated to off-the-job learning and full training and support provided.

Earn while you learn – £16,765 per annum. There is no prior childcare experience required, and the program prepares you for Nursery Nurse roles within the growing Nursery Group.

Qualifications

• No previous childcare experience required; transferable skills welcome.
• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with 20% off-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in a professional nursery setting.
• Assist with daily routines, care and wellbeing.
• Create engaging, fun learning experiences for children.

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 – £16765 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

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.

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