Nursery Trainee Apprentice

BRIGHT LITTLE STARS LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-to-1 coaching

Fully funded Level 2/3 qualifications

Birthday off

Hot staff lunches

Job summary

Bright Little Stars Nursery in Barnet offers an Early Years Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn with 30 hours per week, 9am–3:30pm (Year 1) and option for 40 hours on rotating shifts.

Training leads to Level 2 or 3 qualifications with 1-to-1 coaching and clear progression to leadership roles. You'll support children through play, develop routines, and engage families, while benefiting from funded qualifications, staff lunches, and birthday off.

Qualifications

• Good communication with children and families
• Ability to plan and deliver activities
• Committed to safeguarding and nursery policies

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through play and outdoor exploration
• Build warm, caring relationships with children and their families
• Assist with daily routines including meals, naps, and personal care
• Help plan and deliver indoor and outdoor activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for all children
• Follow safeguarding procedures and nursery policies at all times
• Communicate positively with parents, colleagues and visitors

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level 3 early years qualification

Job description

Introduction

Start your career at Bright Little Stars Nursery! As an Apprentice, you'll earn while gaining hands‑on experience in our nurturing Barnet setting. Receive 1-to-1 coaching and fully funded Level 2 or 3 qualifications through Connect2EarlyYears, with hot staff lunches, your birthday off, and clear progression to Room Leader and management.

About the Employer

Not only are we dedicated to nurture every child’s curiosity and potential through creative, inspiring, and innovative learning experiences, but we also focus heavily on our staff team.

The early years sector often struggles with work-life balance and lack of recognition, but at Bright Little Stars, we’re committed to doing things differently.

Staff wellbeing is a top priority, reflecting our values of valuing employees and empowering growth, as well as building a family-like community. We genuinely care about our team, recognising that a happy and supported workforce leads to positive outcomes for children.

We truly value our employees and empower growth, recognising our teams as the heart of all we do.

The first step into the wonderful childcare industry could be an Early Years Apprenticeship. This offers you the chance to gain a nationally recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification as well as providing you with hands on experience.

What You'll Do

• Support children's learning through play, creativity, and outdoor exploration
• Build warm, caring relationships with children and their families
• Assist with daily routines, including healthy meals, naps, and personal care
• Help plan and deliver fun, engaging indoor and outdoor activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for all children
• Follow safeguarding procedures and nursery policies at all times
• Communicate positively with parents, colleagues, and visitors

Training Outcome

Apprentice → Deputy Room Leader → Room Leader → Relief Deputy Manager → Deputy Manager → Nursery Manager.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Course Information

Course: Early years practitioner (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, set shifts 9am–3:30pm in Year 1). Option to work 40 hours per week on rotating shifts between 8am–5pm and 9am–6pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 4

Training Provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.