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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner

Next Steps Nursery · Desford Road, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4AT

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Salary
£20,800 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Early years educator (level 3)
Closing date
21 Aug 2026
Start date
14 Sept 2026
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Hours per week
40 hours
Working week
Monday - Friday: Hours to be confirmed based on weekly rotas.
Positions
2

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join Next Steps Nursery, gaining skills and knowledge to become a high-quality nursery practitioner. Our nursery provides a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere where you will be coached to support the children’s emotional, social and educational development.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English and Maths · A / C or above · Essential
  • BTEC · Childcare or 6 months experience · Pass · Essential

Benefits

<ul> <li>Discount in Next Stores or online</li> <li>If applicable there is a free bus to and from Next Head office and Leicester city centre</li> <li>A subsidised restaurant and coffee shop</li> <li>The Mental Health department</li> </ul>

Things to consider

Applicants must enjoy spending time with children and have an abundance of patience with an attitude of &lsquo;give it a go&rsquo;, especially reading stories to young children and singing songs for them.

About Next Steps Nursery

Our Nursery is rated &lsquo;Outstanding&rsquo; by Ofsted and is based at Next Head Office in Enderby, Leicester. Working in our nursery facility, you&rsquo;ll help provide high quality care and engaging learning experiences for the children under your supervision. As part of this you&rsquo;ll be a champion for best practice, planning learning opportunities that ensure children have the chance to develop to their full potential.

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Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE · Education and early years · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000046831 · Posted 7 Aug 2026