Westerham Day Nursery - TN16 1EZ - Apprentice Required

Parenta; Westerham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

On-the-job training

Personal tutor

College not required

Level 3 EY Educator

Nursery experience

Career progression

Job summary

Parenta in Westerham is seeking a Nursery Apprentice to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience with children aged 0–5 while training for a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with shifts from 7:45am to 6:00pm, and you will receive full training and support, including a dedicated personal tutor, with no college attendance required as training happens at the workplace.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to complete Functional Skills.
• Access to a laptop/computer with internet access.
• To have lived in the UK for at least 3 years for apprenticeship funding eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Planning fun and engaging activities.
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Helping with mealtimes, play, and daily routines.
• Building positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintaining a safe and caring environment.
• Observing and supporting children’s progress.

Skills

Passionate about children

Friendly, caring, reliable

Eager to learn

Able to travel to nursery

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Willingness to complete Functional Skills

Tools

Laptop/computer with internet access

Job description

Nursery Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

Westerham,TN16 1EZ

£11-13 per hour

Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week with varied shifts from 7:45am to 6:00pm.

Do you love working with children and want to continue a rewarding career in Early Years?

Join a warm, friendly nursery team in Westerhamand gain hands-on experience caring for and supporting children aged 0–5 years - all while earning a salary and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to continue their childcare career in a supportive environment where you’ll learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.

What You’ll Get:

• Earn while you learn
• Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
• A dedicated personal tutor to guide you
• No need to attend college - training is completed at your workplace
• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Real experience working in a nursery setting
• Career progression opportunities in childcare and education

Your Role:

As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.

You’ll support the team with:

• Planning fun and engaging activities
• Supporting children’s learning and development
• Helping with mealtimes, play, and daily routines
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Maintaining a safe and caring environment
• Observing and supporting children’s progress

Every day is different, and you’ll play an important role in helping children grow emotionally, socially, and educationally.

About the Apprenticeship:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Training delivered virtually alongside your practical experience
• Apprenticeship duration: approximately 15–20 months
• Full support provided from day one

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about working with children
• Friendly, caring, and reliable
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Able to travel to the nursery location

You’ll also need:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to complete Functional Skills support alongside the course
• Access to a laptop/computer with internet access
• To have lived in the UK for at least 3 years for apprenticeship funding eligibility

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to references, enhanced DBS checks, and right-to-work verification.

Start your journey in Early Years today and build a career that makes a difference every single day.