Childcare Apprentice
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £7.55 to £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wimbledon Park, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seahorse Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Apprentice - all 3 sites |
Summary
THE ROLE: to get children ready for the world through play!
THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 3 to 4 days a week and year-round
Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year.
We are looking for an apprentice wanting to gain a qualification whilst working. This is an excellent opportunity to qualify as Level 3 Early Years Educator, enhancing previous experience or starting out on a new career path.
• Pay: £7.55 for under 18, £10.00 for 18-20 year olds & £12.21 for 21 and over per hour
• Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks
• Refer a friend bonus
• Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)
Day to day
• Prepare and complete activities based on children's stage of development and interests
• Contribute to planning and evaluation of activities
• Develop strong partnerships with parents/carers
• Provide an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors
• Safeguard the children: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Requirements:
• GCSE or Functional Skills Maths & English (desirable)
• Looking for a meaningful job and passionate about child education
• Positive attitude
• Available to work all year round
• Suitable references and DBS checks
You can find more about Seahorse Nursery on our website https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/ or by getting in touch to discuss available opportunities by calling Tracey at 07392 531708.
Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check.
THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 3 to 4 days a week and year-round
Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year.
We are looking for an apprentice wanting to gain a qualification whilst working. This is an excellent opportunity to qualify as Level 3 Early Years Educator, enhancing previous experience or starting out on a new career path.
• Pay: £7.55 for under 18, £10.00 for 18-20 year olds & £12.21 for 21 and over per hour
• Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks
• Refer a friend bonus
• Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)
Day to day
• Prepare and complete activities based on children's stage of development and interests
• Contribute to planning and evaluation of activities
• Develop strong partnerships with parents/carers
• Provide an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors
• Safeguard the children: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Requirements:
• GCSE or Functional Skills Maths & English (desirable)
• Looking for a meaningful job and passionate about child education
• Positive attitude
• Available to work all year round
• Suitable references and DBS checks
You can find more about Seahorse Nursery on our website https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/ or by getting in touch to discuss available opportunities by calling Tracey at 07392 531708.
Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check.