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    Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Park Wood

    JUST CHILDCARE LIMITED · CH43

    Wage:
    £19,125.60 a year
    Course:
    Early years practitioner (level 2)
    Closes:
    30 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    7 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Are you passionate about working with children? If so, you&rsquo;ll be a perfect addition to our family! We are currently recruiting for a nursery practitioner in our Park wood Day Nursery! As a nursery apprentice, you will have the opportunity to observe childcare workers in the nursery as they teach, communicate and play with little ones.</p>

    Working week: From 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage.

    Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

    Skills: Communication Skills, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Organisation skills, Patience

    Positions: 2

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    Early Years Practitioner Apprentice - level 3 childcare in Birkenhead

    PUDSEY DAY NURSERY LIMITED · CH49

    Wage:
    £16,640 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    30 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    4 Dec 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 2 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Are you looking to start a career in Childcare? Well this could be the opportunity for you, with an exciting level 3 early years apprenticeship at Pudsey Day Nursery. You will support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities and ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted. Uniform is provided.</p>

    Working week: Monday to Friday.

    Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

    Skills: Administrative skills, Attention to detail, caring

    Positions: 1

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    SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Manor Primary School

    LEADING LEARNERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST · Preston City Lancashire, CH43

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Teaching assistant (level 3)
    Closes:
    19 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    20 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 4 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Manor Primary School are looking for a compassionate and dedicated candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to build on your skills and experience in a classroom and gain a level 3 SEN pathway qualification.&nbsp;</p>

    Working week: Monday to Friday, term time only. Daily hours to be confirmed. 30 hours per week total.

    Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 4

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Levels

  • Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs (e.g. early years practitioner)
  • Level 3 – equivalent to A levels (e.g. teaching assistant, early years educator)
  • Level 5–6 – higher and degree level (e.g. postgraduate teacher apprenticeship)

Pay from April 2026

At least £8.00 an hour if you're under 19 or in your first year. After that, the minimum wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over).

How to apply

  1. Pick an apprenticeship below
  2. Choose Apply on GOV.UK
  3. The employer and training provider contact you

How apprenticeships work

You work for the employer, get paid a wage, and spend part of your time training with a provider towards a recognised qualification. You apply on GOV.UK, and the employer and training provider handle the rest.

Questions about education 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.

How do I apply?

Choose Apply on GOV.UK. Applications go through the government's Find an apprenticeship service, not through SchoolJobs.

Where do these adverts come from?

From Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), refreshed daily. Adverts that close or are removed there are taken off SchoolJobs.

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Last checked 5 Nov 2026.