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    Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Footprints

    Partou Nurseries · Manchester, M46

    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 Footprints 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: Monday to Friday - 3x10 hour shifts, working hours TBC.

    Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

    Positions: 1

    This employer is Disability Confident.

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    Simply Cherish Day Nursery (M16 8GJ) Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

    SIMPLY CHERISH DAY NURSERY LIMITED · M16

    Wage:
    £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    21 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    22 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 3 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Are you looking for a career in childcare? Simply Cherish Day Nursery (M16 8GJ) are recruiting! You will be ensuring the educational, social, physical, emotional, health and welfare needs of the children are always met. During the apprenticeship you will complete an Early Years Educator Level 3.</p>

    Working week: Monday to Friday. Shifts will vary - to be confirmed. 40 hours a week - all year round.

    Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 3

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    Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (GM)

    Rookwood Private Day Nursery · MANCHESTER, M25

    Wage:
    £14,976 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    18 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    19 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    36 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 1 Month
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting, and especially someone passionate about childcare and early years, looking to further their career.</p>

    Working week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: SWIFT ACI LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (GM)

    OVER THE RAINBOW DAY CARE LIMITED · Manchester, M40

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    19 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    20 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 1 Month
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting, and especially someone passionate about childcare and early years, looking to further their career.</p>

    Working week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Training provider: SWIFT ACI

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Childcare Apprenticeship – Level 3 Early Years Educator (GM)

    DIDSBURY CHILDMINDING LTD · M20

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    17 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    18 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 1 Month
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>This apprenticeship is ideal for someone with some prior knowledge and experience within a nursery or school setting and especially someone passionate in childcare and early years,&nbsp;looking to further their career.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

    Working week: Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. The average working week will be between 30-40 hours, Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC

    Training provider: SWIFT ACI

    Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Childcare Apprenticeship - Daisy Bank

    Littleways Daisy Bank Road (Littleways Day Nursery Ltd) · England, M14

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    16 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    23 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 6 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Littleways Daisy Bank are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 qualification.</p>

    Working week: Monday - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed. They will range between 7:30am - 6:00pm).

    Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

    Skills: Creative, Non judgemental, Patience, Teamworking, Communication Skills

    Positions: 2

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    Childcare Apprenticeship - Levenshulme

    Littleways Day Nursery Ltd · England, M19

    Wage:
    £12,480 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    16 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    23 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    30 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 6 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    Littleways are looking for a new Childcare Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Early Years Educator apprenticeship L3.

    Working week: Monday-Friday (Shifts TBC Ranging Between 7:30AM-6PM)

    Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

    Skills: Creative, Initative, Non judgemental, Patience, Teamworking, Communication Skills

    Positions: 2

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    Early Years Educator Apprentice

    KENWOOD DAY NURSERY LTD · Manchester, M21

    Wage:
    £17,680 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    24 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    30 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    40 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 6 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>We&rsquo;re looking for nursery apprentices to join our family-run day nursery in Chorlton. You will receive a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Qualification.&nbsp;</p>

    Working week: Nursery apprentices are required to work full time, Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be confirmed.

    Training provider: CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

    Positions: 1

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    Nursery Nurse Apprentice

    Rookwood Private Day Nursery · MANCHESTER, M25

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

    <p>Immediate start for a Level 3 Childcare apprentice to join our small and friendly busy nursery in Prestwich. You will be involved in planning and delivering high-quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards, on completion of a successful DBS. You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply.&nbsp;</p>

    Working week: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00am - 6.00pm.

    Training provider: BURY COLLEGE

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

    Positions: 1

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    Apprentice Early Years Practitioner- Stepping Stones, Worsley , M28 1LW

    Stepping Stones- Worsley · Manchester, M28

    Wage:
    £13,312 a year
    Course:
    Early years practitioner (level 2)
    Closes:
    20 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    4 Jan 2027
    Hours:
    32 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Exciting position available to work for a well established nursery group. If you are looking for a career within Childcare then this is the vacancy to look at.</p>

    Working week: This position would be 32 hours per week on the national minimum wage for an apprentice. Hours to be agreed but will be between 8am - 6pm on a weekly basis, no weekend work is required.

    Training provider: EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

    Positions: 1

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    Level 3 Child Care Apprentice

    TODDLERS CHILDREN'S NURSERY LIMITED · Manchester, M45

    Wage:
    £13,312 a year
    Course:
    Early years educator (level 3)
    Closes:
    13 Nov 2026
    Starts:
    23 Nov 2026
    Hours:
    32 a week
    Duration:
    1 Year 9 Months
    More about this apprenticeship

    <p>Opportunity for a Level 3 Apprentice to join our expanding, friendly setting. You will be supported throughout your course and be surrounded by an experienced team who will help and guide you to gain your qualification. You must have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply for this vacancy.</p>

    Working week: Monday to Friday, 32-hours per week between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm.

    Training provider: BURY COLLEGE

    Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

    Positions: 1

    Apply on GOV.UK

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.

Apprenticeship adverts from Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK), Department for Education. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Last checked 5 Nov 2026.