About this role
Job summary
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner
Division: Corporate
Care Group: Human Resources & Organisational Development
Band: Apprenticeship
Interview Date: 8th July 2026
We are recruiting for an Apprentice Nursery Assistant who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
As an Apprentice Nursery Assistant you will be working towards successful completion of an Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification, where you will be part of our friendly, professional and talented team.
Main duties of the job
Carry out duties under supervision to support the care, learning and development of young children aged between 6 months and five years.
Follow practices and procedures as directed to protect and safeguard children
Work collaboratively within the age group rooms and wider staff team.
Work towards successful completion of the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Participate in supporting childrens learning and development experiences under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nursery Practitioner/Early Years Foundation Stage Lead.
Use knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, child development stages and learning theories to support observation, planning and assessment that consider childrens individual needs.
Assist staff in delivering learning and development experiences based on childrens individual needs and good practice models.
Communicate effectively with children, parents/carers, colleagues and others.
Model a warm and professional approach and positive outlook to children, families, colleagues and others at all times.
Work under direction and in a spirit of collaboration and co-operation with all colleagues.
Following Policies, procedures and practices, always maintain respect and confidentiality including data protection.
Support and promote the nursery ethos valuing and celebrating diversity, providing all children equal opportunity to contribute to their learning and development.
Participate in nursery improvement plans to benefit children and other nursery users.
Liaise with work based mentors planning own learning, linking theories to practical tasks and activities within the nursery in order to meet the agreed and self-set training and development objectives and complete their level 3 Early years qualification, as part of the wider Apprenticeship Standard.
To comply with specific legal requirements set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Section 3 The Welfare Requirements, keeping children healthy, safe and secure where their individual needs are met.
To ensure that the safety and welfare of children is paramount within the setting and any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately following Medway Safeguarding Children Partnership (MSCP) and Trust guidelines.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. (EYFS) Knowledge of Child Development stages and learning theories
Qualifications Essential
Maths & English GCSE at grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable
Level 2 Qualification in Early years
Experience Desirable
Experience working in an early years setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)