Nursery Apprentice

 Early Years Apprenticeship Scheme – Addiscombe Road 

• Salary: Up to £27,262 per year  

• Bonus: Potential to earn a further £1,000 in bonus 

• 4-day or 5-day working week available 

 

Start your career in early years while gaining a recognised qualification.  

At Fennies, we believe great childcare starts with great people. You don’t need previous nursery experience to join us – just a genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn. 

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a nursery while working towards your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification with a leading training provider. 

 

Why join Fennies? 

We support our apprentices with great benefits, structured training and clear career progression. 

 

Competitive salary and bonus 

• Up to £26,190 annual salary 

• Performance-related bonuses up to £1,000 

• £500 referral bonus 

• Childcare discount 

 

Work-life balance 

• Choice of a 4-day or 5-day working week 

• 20 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays 

 

Wellbeing benefits 

• BUPA Wellbeing Support 

• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café 

• Summer BBQs, Christmas events, company celebrations and Apprentice Week events 

• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards 

 

Career development 

• Work towards the Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification 

• Structured apprenticeship programme (typically 12 months) 

• Dedicated trainer with regular coaching and check ins 

• Blended learning, including on-the-job training, workshops and online sessions 

• Support to progress to Level 3 Early Years Educator 

• Personalised development plans, mentoring and support 

 

About the Role 

As an Early Years Apprentice, you’ll work as part of a supportive team while learning the skills needed to become a qualified early years professional. 

 

You will: 

• Support children aged 0-5 during play, learning activities and daily routines 

• Help create experiences that encourage curiosity and development 

• Work alongside experienced educators to keep the nursery safe, organised and welcoming 

• Build warm relationships with children and their families 

• Support children’s confidence, independence and wellbeing 

• Learn how to observe children’s development and contribute to their learning journeys 

 

You’ll gain real experience every day, helping children grow through play, exploration and meaningful interactions. 

 

Your Apprenticeship journey with Fennies 

This is a structured training programme designed to set you up for long-term success in early years. 

During your apprenticeship, you will: 

• Learn essential skills in child development, safeguarding and early years pra