Nursery Apprentice

Build your Early Years career in a nurturing environment that celebrates learning, curiosity, and connection.

At The Hyde Nursery in Barnet
, we’re looking for an Early Years Apprentice who’s ready to step into the joyful (and occasionally glittery!) world of Early Years education. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn
, gain hands‑on experience, and grow alongside a warm, supportive team who will champion you every step of the way.

If you’re curious, caring, and ready to begin a career that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the perfect start for you.

• Learning the role while helping to create inspiring, meaningful learning experiences for young children
• Supporting little learners as they develop physically, socially, and emotionally
• Building warm, secure relationships through our key person approach
• Helping to keep children safe, happy, and thriving, with the full support of your team
• Discovering how play fuels imagination (and sometimes a little bit of mess!)
• Working towards your Early Years qualification
  , guided by experienced practitioners who truly care

• Access to MO
  , our internal platform for capturing and sharing moments of achievement, learning, and joy across the company
• At least 60% childcare discount for team members
• 28 days annual leave
  , inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure
• An extra day off for your birthday plus a wellbeing day to recharge
• A one-hour lunch break every day
  , giving you time to refuel and reset
• Flexible working patterns – choose a 4‑day week with longer shifts or a 5‑day week with shorter hours
• Paid maternity leave after two years’ service
  , enhanced to support you when it matters most
• INSET days dedicated to team training and coming together as a wider company
• Sovereign Healthcare Programme (after 3 months’ employment) and Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive high street discounts

As part of the award‑winning CC Nurseries Group
, The Hyde Nursery offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and flourish.

In this role, you’ll work closely with qualified practitioners to support children through play‑based learning, outdoor exploration, and creative experiences. You’ll help nurture their curiosity, build confidence, and develop the essential skills they need for their next stages of learning.

Your enthusiasm, kindness, and growing experience will play a key role in creating a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Located in Barnet
, The Hyde Nursery provides a warm, child‑centred setting enriched with natural resources and thoughtfully planned learning opportunities. Our dedicated team is passionate about supporting each child’s unique journey and we’re just as committed to nurturing and developing our staff.

As part of the CC Nurseries Group
, we place a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration, and celebrating success across our family of nurseries.