Nursery Practitioner Apprentice - Fixed Term

All Faith's Children's Academy, Strood

• Ref:MED887-2600-65S
• Posted:29/06/2026
• Pay:£13,380
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:12/07/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Start your career in Early Years!

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Practitioner Apprentice to join our Little Thinkers Nursery team at All Faiths Children's Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children, and would like to gain a recognised qualification while earning and gaining valuable hands-on experience.

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to support learning, development and wellbeing of children in a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Assist with daily routines including mealtimes, playtime and outdoor learning.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safeguarding and health and safety.

What we are looking for:

• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• A positive, caring and patient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and complete an Early Years apprenticeship qualification.

This role is ideal for someone starting their career in childcare and wanting to make a real difference in the early development of young children.

About Us

Little Thinkers is a registered charity and small family of nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families in Strood, Portsmouth, Paignton and Furzeham. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we are proud to be a ‘thinking nursery’; a place where big ideas and curiosity are encouraged. Our approach delivers wonderous experiences that help children become confident, curious, and resilient individuals. Our core values, Imagination, Energy, Resilience, Questioning, Language, and Cooperation, shape everything we do.

We’re excited to be opening Little Thinkers at All Faiths in Strood, offering early years provision for children aged 0–3 years. Located within All Faiths Children’s Academy, another Thinking Schools Academy Trust school, this new nursery is perfectly positioned to support the Trust’s unique ‘all-through education’ pathway, giving families access to high-quality education from birth through to 18 years.

What you need to do now:

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Please contact Joanne Sharpe (Joanne.Sharpe@littlethinkers.org.uk) to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk 

Information about the school

All Faiths Children’s Academy is a one form entry school, we specialise in teaching deaf children and our expert staff help students to communicate effectively using British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, finger spelling, lip reading and speech using a Total Communication approach. Deafness in itself is not a barrier to learning or an obstacle; every pupil deserves to have the highest expectations for achievement.

As an accredited thinking school, we believe that children learn best when a wide and exciting curriculum is delivered through a framework which allows them to think carefully about everything that takes place. They learn to explore, discover and question through a range of daily activities both inside and outside the classroom.

“Pupils take responsibility for creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels accepted. Parents and carers report that the school helps their children become confident and resilient while fostering a love of learning.” Ofsted 2025 (Judgement: Good)

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Gun Lane, Strood, Kent, ME2 4UF
• Telephone: 0333 360 2100
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Fax: 01634 295 715

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