Brookside Academy Nursery are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join us as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about working with young children and eager to begin a rewarding career in Early Years.
37 hours per week (Monday – Friday), All Year Round
Salary: £7.55 - £12.21 per hour, depending on age
Fixed-Term Contract to align with completion of the apprenticeship
The Role
As an apprentice, you’ll learn on the job while working alongside our experienced and supportive nursery team. You will:
- Support the team in planning and delivering fun, age‑appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
- Help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for all children
- Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
- Assist with observing and recording children’s development as part of your training
- Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and self‑esteem
- Help maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and care throughout the nursery
You will receive dedicated training time each week and support from a qualified mentor to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with young children
- Keen to learn and develop new skills
- Friendly, patient and enthusiastic
- Able to communicate well with both children and adults
- Committed to completing a Level 3 Early Years apprenticeship
Previous experience is not essential - what matters most is your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to the role.
You must have a good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent desirable) or be willing to work towards these as part of the apprenticeship programme.
What we offer you
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Full training and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
- Staff Rewards Scheme including discounts at high street, online and supermarket retailers
- Access to our wellbeing hub with online fitness and 24/7 counselling
- Free car parking on site
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 15th February 2026
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.