Apprenticeship · Early years
Ref: CC07 Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
ASHBRIDGE SCHOOL LTD · Preston · PR5
- Wage
- £12,896 a year
- Estimated hourly equivalent
- About £8.00 an hour£12,896 ÷ 31 hours ÷ 52 weeks. Assumes pay across 52 weeks; not an advertised hourly rate.
- Hours
- 31 a week
- Apply by
- 30 Jun 2027
- Possible start date
- 5 Jul 2027The actual start is agreed with the employer after interview.
- Course
- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Training provider
- Runshaw College
- Posted
- 11 Nov 2026
- Reference
- 2000063777
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About this apprenticeship
- To be part of the Ashbridge Apprenticeship team and to develop your role in line with the guidance and support provided by the company and all of your team members.
- To complete the academic responsibilities of the Ashbridge Apprenticeship scheme (both internal and external led learning).
- To learn how to deliver an outstanding level of learning, development and care for the children for whom you are responsible for
- To learn to ensure that the Early Years setting is a safe environment for children, staff and others
- To learn to develop partnerships with parents and carers by leading and establishing professional relationships with our families.
- To learn how to lead practice in our Outdoor Education and Attachment and child -led ethos
- To be able to work as part of the Apprentice Team, The Early Years setting team, and also the wider Ashbridge Company Team
Working week: 30-36 hours a week over 4 days, Monday - Friday between 07.00-18.00.
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE English (A*-C/Grade 9-4 Equivalent) – essential
- GCSE Maths (A*-C/Grade 9-4 Equivalent) – essential
About Ashbridge on Ribble
- Setting
- Nursery (Ofsted registered)
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Registered places
- 100
- Advertised by
- ASHBRIDGE SCHOOL LTD
- We are a thriving school and group of nurseries based in and around Preston, Lancashire. With 4 unique nurseries and an outstanding independent primary school, Ashbridge provides the very best in Early Years and Primary education. Established over 30 years ago, we are able to use our wealth of expertise and knowledge to develop and invest in our passionate staff team whilst providing the most inspiring and beautiful settings for the children and staff team alike.
Part of ASHBRIDGE SCHOOL LIMITED, a nursery group.
View Ashbridge on Ribble 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 Jun 2027. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and RUNSHAW COLLEGE contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
Locations
- PRESTON, PR4
- Preston, PR4
- Preston, PR5
- Billsborrow, PR3
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- 31 a week
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What qualification will I work towards?
The advertised course is Early years educator (level 3) at Level 3. Confirm the training details with the provider.
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Apply through Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK by 30 Jun 2027. Your application goes to ASHBRIDGE SCHOOL LTD .
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