Early Years Apprenticeship

The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery is a nurturing and inspiring early years setting in the heart of Richmond upon Thames, London, providing care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a focus on personalised learning, creativity and wellbeing, the nursery offers a warm, enriching environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, independence and resilience.

Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using your own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 30 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C or 4, or equivalent or above)
• Maths (grade C or 4, or equivalent or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Other requirements

You will need to attend online training with your Tutor for 1-day a week for the first 8-weeks of the apprenticeship. A laptop / PC will be essential for your online classroom-based learning. You will be working the remainder of the time within the nursery with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor and the staff in the nursery.

English (grade C or 4, or equivalent or above), Maths (grade C or 4, or equivalent or above), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

• Room leader positions
• Possible management training
• Springboard into primary education
• Paediatric nursing
• Continuous development in current nursery setting