Apprenticeship · Early years
Nursery Nurse Apprentice
CT Skills · Oadby
- Wage
- £17,680 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Apply by
- 14 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- Earliest 16 Nov 2026 – the actual start is agreed with the employer after interview
- Course
- Early years educator (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- CT SKILLS LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000059383
About this apprenticeship
- Providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment
- Delivering an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress
- Helping to ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
- Understanding and working to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints, and emergencies
- Planning activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes
- Ensuring records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments
- Liaising closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement
- Working in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training
Working week: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
Skills: Communication skills, Creative, Customer care skills, Initiative, Logical, Non judgemental, Patience, Problem solving skills, Team working
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in None required (grade None required) – desired
About Shanklin Day Nursery Ltd
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Registered places
- 60
- Advertised by
- CT Skills
Shanklin Day Nursery and Pre-school in Stoneygate, Leicester is a small, family run day nursery. They have been established since 1994 and provide a loving, stimulating and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years. Their experienced and highly qualified staff ensure that every day is fun, interesting, and rewarding at Shanklin Day Nursery.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 14 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and CT SKILLS LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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Questions about apprenticeships
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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