Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Ready to start a super fun career working with children? ✨

Happi Feet Nursery in Erith and Belvedere are looking for an amazing Apprentice to join our team!

Have you ever thought about a career in childcare but don't know where to start? This is your chance! We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and caring individual to join our nursery family and learn everything there is to know about creating a magical world for our little ones.

No experience? No problem! This is an apprenticeship, which means you'll get to earn while you learn! We'll support you every step of the way as you work towards a recognised childcare qualification.

What's the Happi Feet Vibe?

At Happi Feet, we're all about learning through play, getting our hands messy with glitter and paint, and having heaps of fun! We are a friendly, family-run nursery that feels like a home away from home. We believe every child is a superstar, and we need your help to let them shine!

What will you be doing as our Apprentice Superstar?

• Being a fantastic role model for our children (which mostly involves playing, singing, and being silly!).
• Helping our qualified staff to set up exciting activities, from building epic forts to creating artistic masterpieces.
• Learning how to create a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for our little learners.
• Building brilliant relationships with the children, their parents, and our amazing team.
• Getting stuck into every aspect of nursery life and learning new skills every single day!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Full of energy, enthusiasm, and smiles!
• Genuinely passionate about working with young children.
• A great team player who is eager to learn.
• Reliable, caring, and ready for an adventure.
• A minimum of GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths is preferred but not essential.

What's in it for you?

• The chance to gain a nationally recognised childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3).
• Earn a competitive apprentice wage while you train.
• Receive amazing hands-on training and mentorship from our experienced team.
• The opportunity to kick-start a rewarding and fun-filled career.
• Enjoy a supportive, friendly, and vibrant workplace!

Ready to take your first step into a brilliant career?

If you're excited to learn, play, and grow with us, we would absolutely love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short covering letter telling us why you want to be our next apprentice.

Happi Feet Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A full DBS check will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £8.00-£9.00 per hour

Work Location: In person