Apprenticeship · Early years
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
LITTLE ACORNS MOTESSORI LIMITED · Windsor
- Wage
- £9,984 a year
- Hours
- 24 a week
- Apply by
- 14 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- From 1 Dec 2026
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 5 Months
- Training provider
- SHOOTS TRAINING LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000059143
About this apprenticeship
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of the children
- Use educational strategies to support progress and achievement
- Oversee the progress, wellbeing and safeguarding of children
- Help to maintain a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations, policies and procedures
- Engage fully in CPD to improve and grow as a practitioner
- Undertake self-evaluation regularly and contribute to wider improvement strategies
- Manage resources effectively and support with administrative tasks
Working week: 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.00am - 3.00pm, Friday. Term time only.
Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in english (grade C/4 or above) – desired
- GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above) – desired
About Little Acorns Montessori Ltd
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- Registered places
- 45
- Advertised by
- LITTLE ACORNS MOTESSORI LIMITED
Little Acorns Montessori is a family-run group with three individual, thriving settings across Ascot, Bracknell and Crowthrone. Our well-established Ascot, Winkfield setting opened in 1994 and it has a strong local reputation and a beautiful rural setting.
All our settings have a warm, welcoming, inclusive and high-quality learning environment where children can thrive. We nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence while fostering a love for lifelong learning. Our Montessori inspired curriculum blends child-led activity, explicit teaching/direction, and play, to deliver the EYFS effectively. We aim to serve our local communities with affordable, flexible, high-quality childcare that fits the needs of parents.
There are 2 rooms at Ascot, Little Oaks (2 Years Old) and Mighty Oaks (3+ Years). We really do try and look after our staff as best we can and we are a small but mighty family nursery. The Ascot setting is a lovely place to be, and we can also offer days/visits to our other 2 thriving nurseries to develop experiences for our Apprentices.
Part of LITTLE ACORNS MONTESSORI LIMITED, a nursery group.
View Little Acorns Montessori Ltd in the nursery directoryHow to apply
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- Complete the application before 14 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and SHOOTS TRAINING 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?
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What qualification will I get?
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