Nursery Apprentice in Kettering, United Kingdom

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference

At Kindred, we’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in Early Years? Join Kindred as an Early Years Apprentice and earn while you learn, gaining valuable hands-on experience, nationally recognised qualifications and the support you need to build a successful career.

Want to know what it’s really like to work at Kindred?
Visit our Why Work With Us page to explore our benefits, career development opportunities and discover why so many of our colleagues choose to grow their careers with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Early Years Apprentice , you’ll be an important part of our nursery team, learning alongside experienced colleagues while supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing every day.

You will:

• Work towards achieving a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Learn all aspects of the Early Years Practitioner role with support from an experienced mentor.

• Support children to learn, play and develop through engaging activities.

• Observe children’s learning and contribute to their development records.

• Assist with creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing nursery environment.

• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Learn about safeguarding, health and safety, and child development.

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive nursery team.

• Develop your confidence, skills and knowledge through structured learning and practical experience.

• Demonstrate Kindred’s values in everything you do.

  What You’ll Need
  Essential:
  

• A genuine passion for working with young children.

• A commitment to completing an Early Years apprenticeship.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• A caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach.

  Desirable:
  

• Previous experience with children (although full training will be provided).

• A basic understanding of Early Years or childcare.

  How Kindred Will Support You
  We believe apprenticeships are the beginning of a rewarding career, not just a qualification.
  You’ll receive:
  

• A dedicated mentor to support your learning and development.

• Enrolment onto a nationally recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Protected time for study and off-the-job learning.

• Structured training and ongoing development throughout your apprenticeship.

• Opportunities to progress into permanent Early Years roles following successful completion.

• A welcoming, supportive team who will help you grow in confidence from day one.

  Why You’ll Love Working at Kindred
  At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.
  

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.

• Career Development: Clear progression opportunities beyond your apprenticeship.

• Work-Life Balance: Structured working hours and a supportive working environment.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive pay, alongside a generous benefits package.

• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.

• More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.

  What Happens Next?
  Our recruitment process may include:
  

• Initial video interview.

• Face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session (where applicable).

• Safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

  Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
  Click Apply to submit your application.
  We review applications as they’re received and aim to respond within 2–5 working days .
  We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Kindred family.
  Our Commitment to Safeguarding
  Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and qualification verification (where applicable), in line with our safeguarding policy.