Modern Apprentice

Company: toadhall-nursery
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Location: Ottershaw
Job Description:

Location

Ottershaw, United Kingdom – Toad Hall Nursery

Job Overview

Modern Apprentice – Early Years. Applicants aged 17 or older are welcome.

What you’ll gain

  • Hands‑on, job‑specific skills in a professional nursery setting.
  • Opportunity to be part of children’s first five years of learning and development.
  • Support children with daily routines, care, and wellbeing.
  • Create engaging experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Earn a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification while earning a wage.

Training details

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 20 % of your time dedicated to off‑the‑job learning. Training includes supported study time to complete tasks set by your assessor, with guidance from both your training provider and our experienced nursery team.

Benefits

  • Earn while you learn – £16,765 per annum.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Staff referral scheme.
  • Annual Christmas Party.
  • Supportive and welcoming team environment.

Career prospects

Once qualified, you can apply for Nursery Nurse roles advertised internally, with the potential to build a long‑term career within our growing Nursery Group. Many apprentices continue to progress and develop their careers in Early Years with us.

Requirements

  • No previous childcare experience required.
  • Transferable skills from other roles and life experience valued.
  • Supportive, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career.
  • Completion of pre‑employment checks: two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check.

Role expectations

  • Support children with daily routines such as meals, playtime, naps, and personal care.
  • Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety guidance.
  • Express an interest in child development and learning.
  • Show passion for the Early Years sector.

Equal Opportunity

Toad Hall Nursery is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Toad Hall Nursery – nurturing children and growing careers.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026