Nursery Apprentice

• Salary:
  Up to £27,262per year

• Bonus:
  Potential to earn a further £1,000 in bonus

• 4-day or 5-day working week available

Startyour career in early years while gaining a recognised qualification.

At Fennies,we believe great childcare starts with great people. Youdon’tneedpreviousnursery experience to join us – just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a nursery while working towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification with a leading training provider.

Wesupport ourapprenticeswith great benefits,structuredtrainingand clear career progression.

• Up to £26,190annual salary

• Performance-related bonuses up to £1,000

• £500 referral bonus

• Childcare discount

• Choice of a 4-day or 5-day working week

• 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays

• BUPA Wellbeing Support

• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

• Summer BBQs, Christmas events,companycelebrationsand
  
  Apprentice Week events

• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

• Work towards the Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification

• Structured apprenticeship programme (typically 12 months)

• Dedicated trainer with regular coaching and check ins

• Blended learning, including on-the-job training, workshops and online sessions

• Support to progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator

• Personalised development plans,mentoring and support

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll work as part of a supportive team while learning the skills needed to become a qualified early years professional.

• Support children aged 0-5during play, learning activities and daily routines

• Help create experiences that encourage curiosity and development

• Work alongside experienced educators to keep the nursery safe,organised and welcoming

• Build warm relationships with children and their families

• Support children’s confidence,independence and wellbeing

• Learn how toobservechildren’s development and contribute to their learning journeys

You’llgainreal experience every day, helping children grow through play,exploration and meaningful interactions.

This is a structured training programme designed to set you up for long-term success in early years.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Learn essential skills in child development, safeguarding and early years practice

• Complete off-the-job training (around 6 hours per week) alongside your role

• Build a portfolio of evidence todemonstrateyour progress

• Receive regular support from your trainer and Nursery mentor

• Complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) to achieve your qualification

Upon completion, you’ll be a qualified Early Years Practitioner with opportunities to progress at Fennies or the wider early years sector.

Youdon’tneedpreviousnursery experience –we’llprovide the training and support you need.

We’relooking for someone who is:

• Friendly,patient and caring

• Interested in working with children

• A positive team player who enjoys working with others

• Reliable and motivated to learn new skills

• Ideally you will have Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or a willingness to work towards them.

Most importantly, you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to build a meaningful career.

An Apprenticeship could be a great fit if you:

• Are you starting your career after school or college

• Want to earnwhile gaining a qualification

• Are you looking to start a meaningful career

• Have experience incare roles and enjoy working with people

• Have worked as a…