Early Years Educator Apprenticeship in Manchester at Kenwood Day Nursery

Salary£17,680 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationManchester
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes24 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts30 Nov 2026
Hours40 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months

Job description

Summary

We’re looking for nursery apprentices to join our family-run day nursery in Chorlton. You will receive a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Qualification. 

What you will do at work

We’ll support nursery apprentices to achieve a Level 3 Early Years qualification, with mentoring from friendly and enthusiastic colleagues and approachable management.

As a nursery apprentice, you’ll be paid to learn ‘on the job’, supporting the qualified practitioners caring for the children, learning about activities and routines to enhance children’s development.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (4/C+) – desired
  • GCSE Maths (4/C+) – desired

About this employer

Kenwood Day Nursery is owned and managed by the Lambert family. Over nearly five decades, having cared for generations children, we have developed strong ties with the local community. We are immensely proud of our history and the reputation we have built. The Chorlton nursery opened in 2022 and is thriving. 

After this apprenticeship

We offer good career progression opportunities at both nurseries once qualified.

Things to consider

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Employer

Kenwood Day Nursery

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Cheshire College South and West
Training course
Early years educator (level 3)
Working pattern
Nursery apprentices are required to work full time, Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be confirmed.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

643 Wilbraham Road
Manchester, North West
M21 9JT
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