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Apprenticeships For Learners

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Learn, Earn, and Upskill

Apprenticeships are a smart way to get ahead. You’ll gain real-world experience, hands-on training, and qualifications that match your goals. Whether you’re just starting out or want to upskill, you’ll earn while you learn, build valuable industry connections, and get support from expert mentors. With nationally recognised qualifications, you’ll be ready to take confident steps toward a career you’re proud of.

Why CT Skills?

We’re here to help you succeed. With expert guidance, flexible learning, and strong employer connections, CT Skills gives you the tools to build the career you want — starting now.

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of our work-based learners recommend us

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qualification achievement rate (24/25), 9.1% higher than the national average for 23/24

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of learners achieve Distinction

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apprenticeship first-time pass rate

Yes! Apprenticeships are paid positions. Full information about the current minimum wage for apprentices in the UK can be found here.

In many cases, yes. Most apprenticeships lead to a job within the company you trained with. If not, you’ll still have a recognised qualification and valuable experience to support your next step.

If you’re struggling or need more time, speak with your trainer assessor and employer. Extensions can sometimes be arranged to delay your End Point Assessment (EPA) / apprenticeship assessment.

Yes — as long as the next apprenticeship offers new learning and progression (e.g., moving from Level 2 to Level 3). Explore routes on our Careers Hub to see where apprenticeships can lead.

Talk to your employer or trainer assessor. Sometimes adjustments can be made, or you may be able to transfer onto a different course.

Sometimes, yes — if you can demonstrate all required skills and knowledge early. This depends on your programme structure and agreements with your employer and trainer assessor.

Apprenticeships are designed within working hours. Your employer will provide dedicated ‘off the job’ time for learning and development. Despite the name, most activities happen naturally within your role, with a weekly allocated study session. Any additional work outside hours is optional.

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Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Leicester, Leicestershire, England

£7.55 - 7.55 per hour

Office Based

Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Kids Corner Nursery

Location: 315 Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FS

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Kids Corner Nursery?

Kids’ Corner Nursery provides excellent childcare throughout the year for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children.  They have carefully selected their managers and staff to ensure a high level of commitment and to provide all children with a safe and comfortable environment.

WHAT will I get from working with Kids Corner Nursery?

  • EARN: £7.55 per hour, 30 hours per week
  • EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
  • QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be carrying out care needs to children which may include teeth, skin, hair, feeding and toileting under supervision. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Planning and delivering activities with children aged 0-8 years.
  • Supporting children with their general development including interacting with other children.
  • Communicating with parents and carers of their child’s daily/ weekly progress.
  • Supervising children to ensure you are managing/ avoiding any risks.
  • Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

  • Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
  • UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
  • Suitable for school leavers who may have carried out babysitting duties or work experience in a nursery setting.
  • Caring, compassionate honest & trustworthy.
  • Professional & positive minded.
  • Ability to work within a team and on your own initiative.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://kidscornernursery.net/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/

4 days ago

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Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Leicester, Leicestershire, England

£7.55 - 7.55 per hour

Office Based

Apprentice Nursery Assistant @ Hine Park Day Nursery

Location: 8 Highwood Drive, Leicester, LE5 0BW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Hine Park Day Nursery?

Hine Park Day Nursery are an Ofsted approved day nursery that provides care for children from the age of 8 weeks up to 10 years old. Their services include school pick up and after care for our neighbouring school Falcons Primary.

You will be joining a team of passionate and experienced Early Years Educators that work together parents and carers to give children the best start possible in their lifelong journey of learning and discovery.

WHAT will I get from working with Hine Park Day Nursery?

  • EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
  • EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (term time only).
  • QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be supporting with providing a high standard of care to the children. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a role model and help children take their first steps! Your daily tasks will include:

  • Keeping records of your key children’s development and learning journeys.
  • Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers.
  • Advising manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
  • Being involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, etc.
  • Undertaking other responsibilities where needed, such as preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
  • Developing your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
  • Keeping completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families, or other staff.
  • Awareness of the high profile of the setting and to always uphold these standards.
  • Supporting nursery assistants, students, and volunteers.
  • Ensuring good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained.
  • Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

  • Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
  • UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
  • Enthusiasm, customer care, initiative, confidence & ability to be a role model.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.hineparkdn.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/

9 days ago

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Nursery Nurse Apprentice

Leicester, Leicestershire, England

£7.75 - 7.75 per hour

Office Based

Nursery Nurse Apprentice @ Shanklin Day Nursery

Location: 443 London Road, Leicester, LE2 3JW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Shanklin  Day Nursery?

Shanklin Day Nursery and Pre-school in Stoneygate, Leicester is a small, family run day nursery. They have been established since 1994 and provide a loving, stimulating and educational environment for children aged 0-5 years.

Their experienced and highly qualified staff ensure that every day is fun, interesting, and rewarding at Shanklin Day Nursery.

WHAT will I get from working with Shanklin Day Nursery?

  • EARN: £7.75 per hour, 40 hours per week
  • EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
  • QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity for you to kick-start your career in childcare. You will be joining a friendly team and supporting with the care and education of young children. Your daily tasks will include:

  • Providing a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment.
  • Delivering an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
  • Helping to ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times.
  • Understanding and working to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints, and emergencies.
  • Planning activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes.
  • Ensuring records are properly maintained, e.g., daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments.
  • Liaising closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
  • Working in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the preschool aims and objectives.
  • Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

  • Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
  • UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
  • Communication & team working.
  • Logical, organisation & initiative.
  • Creativity, problem solving, non-judgemental & patience.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.shanklindaynursery.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/

13 days ago

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Got More Questions or Ready to Apply?

Get in touch with our team or browse our latest apprenticeship opportunities to see where your future could take you. If you want to start, upskill, or change your career, you can do so with the help of CT Skills. We offer a variety of different apprenticeships as well as have a number of vacancies at the moment! Contact us today if you would like more information.

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