Nursery Apprentice (Wandsworth)

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).

– Medical Cashback Plan – Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year

– Training & Career Development

We invest heavily in our team with:

• 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

About the Role:

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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to join a supportive nursery team where you can grow and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.