Rainbow Day Nursery - DA1 2LP - Apprentice Required
Nursery Apprentice â Earn While You Learn
£8.00 per hour (Apprenticeship Wage)
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 37.5-40 hours per week with varied shifts from 7:00am 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 Dartford and gain hands-on experience caring for and supporting children aged 0â5 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 youâll learn, grow, and make a real difference every day.
What Youâll 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, youâll help create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.
Youâll support the team with:
- Planning fun and engaging activities
- Supporting childrenâs 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 childrenâs progress
Every day is different, and youâll 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 12â20 months
- Full support provided from day one
Requirements
What Weâre Looking For
Weâd love to hear from you if you are:
â Friendly, caring, and reliable
â Eager to learn and develop new skills
â Able to travel to the nursery location
Youâll 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
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.
Salary range
- GPB 8 per hour