Nursery Apprentice – Earn While You Learn
Princes Risborough,HP27 9DN
Minimum wage per age
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week with varied shifts from 7:15am to 6:15pm. This can be 4 long shifts if preferred.
Do you love working with children and want to continue a rewarding career in Early Years?
Join a warm, friendly nursery team in Princes Risboroughand gain hands‑on experience caring for and supporting children aged 0–5 years - all while earning a salary and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to continue their childcare career in a supportive environment where you’ll learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.
What You’ll Get:
- Earn while you learn
- Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship
- A dedicated personal tutor to guide you
- No need to attend college - training is completed at your workplace
- A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Real experience working in a nursery setting
- Career progression opportunities in childcare and education
Your Role:
As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.
You’ll support the team with:
- Planning fun and engaging activities
- Supporting children’s learning and development
- Helping with mealtimes, play, and daily routines
- Building positive relationships with children and families
- Maintaining a safe and caring environment
- Observing and supporting children’s progress
Every day is different, and you’ll play an important role in helping children grow emotionally, socially, and educationally.
About the Apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
- Training delivered virtually alongside your practical experience
- Apprenticeship duration: approximately 15–20 months
- Full support provided from day one
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about working with children
- Friendly, caring, and reliable
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Able to travel to the nursery location
You’ll also need:
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or willingness to complete Functional Skills support alongside the course
- Access to a laptop/computer with internet access
- To have lived in the UK for at least 3 years for apprenticeship funding eligibility
The role is for an Apprenticeship:
- Starting pay: Minimum Wage for Age
- Progression: If aged 19+ and continuing beyond the first year, pay will increase to at least the applicable age related National Minimum Wage from year two. Performance and annual reviews may apply thereafter.
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers are subject to references, enhanced DBS checks, and right-to-work verification.
Start your journey in Early Years today and build a career that makes a difference every single day.
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Princes Risborough Nursery Ltd - Apprentice Required employer: Parenta
Parenta Training is an exceptional employer for aspiring childcare practitioners, offering a supportive and engaging work environment in EN5 2EQ. As an apprentice, you will benefit from hands-on experience while earning a wage and working towards a nationally recognised qualification, all without the need for classroom attendance. With dedicated training, guidance, and opportunities for career progression, Parenta fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place to kickstart your career in early years education.
