Nursery Apprentice (Clapham Junction)
Nursery Apprentice
Full\-Time \| 4\-Day Week
Location:
Full\-Time, Permanent – 40 Hours Over 4 Days
Salary: £26,500
Join a Nursery Where You’re Truly Valued
At Abacus Ark, we’re a family\-run nursery passionate about providing high\-quality childcare in a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment for both children and staff.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Nursery Apprentices to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to study/work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?
\- Funded Level 3 qualification \- with one of our training providers (can take anywhere up to 6 \- 18 months \- depending on the work you put in!)
\- Exciting progression opportunities \- once qualification is complete.
\- 4\-Day Working Week \- Work full\-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work\-life balance.
- 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days).
- Training \& Career Development
- First Aid \& Safeguarding training
- Ongoing professional development
- Access to Flick online learning platform
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive Team Culture
- Mentorship from experienced early years professionals
- Regular support and feedback
- Inclusive and positive working environment
- Team social events and celebrations
- Company pension
- Blue Light Card access with major retail discounts
- Uniform provided
- Mental health and wellbeing support
As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. You’ll support daily routines, encourage children’s development, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child has a positive nursery experience whilst completing your level 3 qualification! Once you complete your course, you will have the opportunity to progress at a higher level in the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily nursery routines and EYFS activities
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
- Encourage children’s learning and development through fun activities
- Build children’s confidence and independence
- Record observations using our parent communication system
- Work collaboratively with the nursery team
- Communicate professionally with parents and carers
- Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
- A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
- Genuine passion for working with children
- Previous nursery or childcare experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of safeguarding and health \& safety
- Reliable and professional attitude
- Essential Requirements
- Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check
- Ability to provide 2 references
- Right to work in the UK
Company Overview
Our mission is to empower every child with the essential tools they need to thrive from day one of school and to discover the joy of learning. We are dedicated to nurturing their Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social Understanding, and Trustworthiness, alongside introducing language, mathematics, and a wider understanding of the world. We seek to ensure children are not only ready to learn but also to shine. We believe in the boundless potential of every child and strive to ignite their passion for learning, helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.
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