Nursery Apprentice - Aylesbury

Kindred Nurseries; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries, a UK nursery provider, offers an Early Years Apprenticeship to train you as an Early Years Practitioner. You will work with a mentor to learn all aspects of the role, support children through engaging activities, and help create a safe, nurturing nursery environment.

You will progress toward a nationally recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, building confidence, communication and teamwork skills while contributing to children’s development and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Early Years apprenticeship.
• Commitment to completing Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children to learn, play and develop through engaging activities.
• Observe children's learning and contribute to their development records.
• Assist with creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Learn all aspects of the Early Years Practitioner role with support from a mentor.
• Work towards achieving a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive nursery team.
• Develop confidence, skills and knowledge through structured learning and practical experience.
• Demonstrate Kindred's values in everything you do.

Skills

Passion for children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Work towards achieving a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Learn all aspects of the Early Years Practitioner role with support from an experienced mentor.
• Support children to learn, play and develop through engaging activities.
• Observe children's learning and contribute to their development records.
• Assist with creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Learn about safeguarding, health and safety, and child development.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive nursery team.
• Develop your confidence, skills and knowledge through structured learning and practical experience.
• Demonstrate Kindred's values in everything you do.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• A commitment to completing an Early Years apprenticeship.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach.

Desirable

• Previous experience with children (although full training will be provided).
• A basic understanding of Early Years or childcare.

Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference

At Kindred, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.

We believe apprenticeships are the beginning of a rewarding career, not just a qualification. You'll receive:

• A dedicated mentor to support your learning and development.
• Enrolment onto a nationally recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Protected time for study and off-the-job learning.
• Structured training and ongoing development throughout your apprenticeship.
• Opportunities to progress into permanent Early Years roles following successful completion.
• A welcoming, supportive team who will help you grow in confidence from day one.

Why You'll Love Working at Kindred

At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development: Clear progression opportunities beyond your apprenticeship.
• Work-Life Balance: Structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive pay, alongside a generous benefits package.
• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.
• More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.

What Happens Next?

Our recruitment process may include:

• Initial video interview.
• Face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session (where applicable).
• Safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and qualification verification (where applicable), in line with our safeguarding policy.