Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd - E15 4 JW - Apprentice required

Nursery Apprentice – Earn While

You Learn

Stratford, E15 4JW

£8.00 per hour (Apprenticeship Wage)

Full Time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week with varied shifts from 8am to 6:00pm.

Do you love working with children

and want to start a rewarding career in Early Years?

Join a warm, friendly nursery team

in Stratford and 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 begin 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 2 or 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 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Training delivered virtually alongside your practical experience
• Apprenticeship duration: approximately 12–20 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: £8.00 per hour (Apprentice Minimum Wage)
• 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.