Apprenticeship · Early years
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Brinscall
JUST CHILDCARE LIMITED · Bamber Bridge
- Wage
- £19,125.60 a year
- Hours
- 30 a week
- Apply by
- 30 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- Earliest 7 Dec 2026 – the actual start is agreed with the employer after interview
- Course
- Early years practitioner (level 2)
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Training provider
- REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000062416
About this apprenticeship
At Partou, we’re more than just a team- we’re a close-knit community driven by a passion for childcare and a strong commitment to each child’s individual development.
Our apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity to train as an Early Years Practitioner while working towards a professional qualification, allowing you to earn while you learn in a supportive, engaging, and progressive environment.
Alongside observing experienced practitioners, apprentices take on meaningful responsibilities such as planning and maintaining children’s records, developing an understanding of safeguarding policies, and sharing responsibility for the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing of the children.
You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by qualified staff, build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and help plan and deliver activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
We offer a competitive hourly wage starting from £12.26 (depending on age and experience), along with a wide range of exciting benefits including genuine career progression opportunities, access to accredited training, a comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions, 60% childcare discounts across our settings in England, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, high street discounts, a buddy bonus scheme, a paid day off on your birthday, and 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support through a professional counselling helpline- and so much more.
Working week: From 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday- shifts to be agreed at offer stage.
Skills: Communication Skills, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Organisation skills, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English Language (grade 4) – desired
- GCSE in Mathematics (grade 4) – desired
About Nature Trail Nursery
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Registered places
- 67
- Advertised by
- JUST CHILDCARE LIMITED
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction. As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are. Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Part of JUST CHILDCARE LIMITED, a nursery group.
View Nature Trail Nursery in the nursery directoryHow to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 30 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Who can apply for an apprenticeship?
Anyone aged 16 or over in England who is not in full-time education. There is no upper age limit.
How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
Do I need GCSEs to start?
Not always. Many apprenticeships accept people without GCSE English and maths and help you achieve them during the apprenticeship. Each advert lists what the employer asks for.
How long does an apprenticeship last?
At least 8 months, and most school and nursery apprenticeships take 12 to 24 months. Each advert shows its expected duration.
Can I become a teacher through an apprenticeship?
Yes. A teaching assistant or early years apprenticeship is a common first step, and graduates can train through the postgraduate teacher apprenticeship.
What qualification will I get?
Each advert names its course, for example Early years educator (level 3) or Teaching assistant (level 3), which are recognised qualifications.
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