An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience, and get paid. You’ll gain a recognised qualification, and the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career. It can take between 1-6 years to complete an apprenticeship depending on the level, which range from Level 2 (GCSE) to Level 7 (Degree). Typically you will spend 20% of your time studying and 80% working. Explore this page to learn more about apprenticeships, and see live vacancies below.
Apprenticeships - Live Vacancies
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Bright Gems Nursery – L3 Nursery Administration apprentice – Closing 10th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Business administrator apprenticeship. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience managing administrative tasks in a nursery environment while developing essential office and communication skills. They will be the first point of contact for people contacting the nursery and be involved in a wide variety of tasks including answering telephone calls, maintaining all contact lists, preparing monthly payroll spreadsheets, producing and distributing letters, newsletters, emails and other relevant information, taking minutes of meetings and much more https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000009175
First Rung - L3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Closing 10th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Teaching assistant apprenticeship. Working with experienced colleagues, apprentices will provide learning support to individual learners or groups of learners in the classroom. They will support the tutor/trainer in the classroom, provide motivational and behaviour support to learners, help learners develop their personal and social skills and assist staff in meeting learner needs. They will also carry out all administrative tasks related to the job role and support centre staff in tracking and reviewing learner progress https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000014793
Bright Little Stars - L3 Childcare Apprentice – Closing 10th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Early years educator apprenticeship. Apprentices will work as part of the whole team ensuring a continued positive and friendly environment. They will support the managers and other staff in the daily running of the nursery by supervising children during playtime and engaging them in learning and play activities. They will be a ‘key’ worker for a group of children. Apprentices will also be involved in keeping children’s records up to date and helping to keep equipment and play areas in good order https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000009232
M&S Management Services – L3 Nursery Assistant Apprentice – Closing 10th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Early years educator apprenticeship. Apprentices will work in partnership with the Manager, Deputy and Nursery Nurses to ensure the daily running of the nursery delivering high quality, child-centred care in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and OFSTED. They’ll work with other practitioners to plan an interesting and varied curriculum based on the children's needs and implement planned activities, reflecting on the outcome and effectiveness https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000009202
Ahsan Karim Mirza & Areeb Mirza – L3 Dental Nurse Apprentices – Closing 14th Sept – Start Sept
On this 12 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Dental nurse apprenticeship. Apprentices will learn how to provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery. Day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and include reception duties, including answering the phone and greeting patients, taking payments, booking appointments and follow-ups, sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists, recording and dealing with patient records, supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience, cleaning dental areas, including chairs and managing stock of equipment and supplies. This is a p/t role at 30hrs per week https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000027447
Coffee & Bagels Estates – L3 Office Administrator Apprentice – Closing 14th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Business administrator apprenticeship. Apprentices will learn how to facilitating the smooth running of the sales and lettings departments. They’ll be involved in general office administrative duties, dealing with and paying invoices, maintaining the database of stock and ensuring online content is accurate and working closely with the branch manager to produce property details, memorandums of sales, contractual letters, and other formal business letters https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000009153
MG Brands Ltd – L4 Sales Executive Apprentice – Closing 15th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L4 Sales executive apprenticeship. Apprentices will join a high-growth, boutique surveying firm as a Client Consultant Apprentice and gain hands-on experience at the heart of their outreach and sales engine, generating new business through proactive contact with potential partners. Apprentices will learn to respond to inbound enquiries from prospective clients, providing initial consultations and converting warm leads into active instructions, deliver excellent customer service, support wider marketing and outreach campaigns including social media, email newsletters, and CRM updates and conduct cold outreach to potential referral partners via phone, email, and LinkedIn to build relationships and generate leads https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000037185
Kids in Motion – L3 Nursery Apprentice – Closing 17th Sept – Start Sept
On this 18 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Early years educator apprenticeship. Apprentices will be the key person for a small group of children, carrying out all related responsibilities and building relationships with them and their families. They’ll support the children's development, learning, and play and be supporting and extending children’s learning, development and educational outcomes alongside organising and overseeing the planning, implementation and provision of activities https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000009238
Sunrise Nursery & Childcare - L3 Nursery Administration apprentice – Closing 24th Sept – Start Oct
On this 18 month programme apprentices work toward a L3 Business administrator apprenticeship. Apprentices will gain experience in office administration and develop essential business skills within a supportive and professional environment. They’ll be involved in all aspects of general administration, manage correspondence, maintain accurate records, generate reports, support payroll, and keep petty cash records. Apprentices will be the main point of contact for parents, welcoming parents, children and visitors and providing tours of the setting. They’ll also support the registration paperwork relating to new nursery starters, collect fees, pursue outstanding fees and resolve any issues https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000009172
Budweiser Brewing Group - L3 Drinks Dispense Tech Apprentice – No closing date listed – Start Oct
On this 15 month programme apprentices work towards a L3 Drinks Dispense Technician apprenticeship. The program offers a hands-on, industry-led journey where apprentices will gain the skills and knowledge to understand how technicians get beer from a barrel all the way to the glass. They will learn how to fault find and diagnose issues on all cellar and bar equipment while also getting to grips with how to install the systems to maintain quality. The apprenticeship includes 11 weeks in college, phased over the course of the programme. All travel, accommodation and meals will be covered by the company. Must have a valid driving licence. https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/abinbev/UKI/job/United-Kingdom-London/Drinks-Dispense-Tech-Apprentice_30097434-1
Legendre – L6 MEP Manager Degree Apprentice – No Closing Date listed – Start Sept
Apprentices will work alongside experienced site management teams to support the delivery of construction projects and on-site activities. Main tasks include assisting with overseeing day-to-day operations on construction sites, supporting the coordinating of subcontractors, suppliers, and site workers to ensure project timeline and quality standards are met and monitoring site Health & Safety procedures. Apprentices will also be involved in preparing reports, presentations, and documentation, organising resources and materials, and participating in site meetings https://careers.groupe-legendre.com/en/annonce/3843955-apprentice-mep-manager-wc1x-8lz-london
Centrica – Apprenticeship opportunities (Gas Service) – No closing date or start dates listed
Gas Service & Repair Engineer - From day one, apprentices will learn alongside experienced engineers, mastering everything from servicing and maintaining to repairing and upgrading central heating systems https://www.lifeatcentrica.com/jobs/r0078895/apprentice-gas-service-repair-engineer/
For both roles applicants must have a full UK driving licence. Centrica are planning extensive recruitment throughout 2026, as such, start dates will be location dependent.
City Year UK - Youth Volunteer Mentor (paid) – Leadership & Development Programme – for ages 18 – 25 - August 2026 – July 2027 – No closing date listed
Volunteer Mentors spend their City Year helping the children in schools who need help the most by acting as a student success coach and integrating social, emotional and academic learning to realise pupils' potential. Alongside teammates, volunteers help pupils engage with and enjoy learning through classroom, one-to-one and small group support. Volunteers will spend the year changing lives in schools and also get to take part in City Year UK’s CMI Accredited L3 Leadership Development Programme. During the City Year volunteers receive £115-£125 in living expenses per week, dependent on region, plus reimbursement for all travel expenses.
City Year UK is open to any 18 to 25-year-old with a minimum L2 qualification in maths and English (GCSE or equivalent). All they need is the ambition to improve children’s lives, a willingness to be a role model, the mind-set to keep learning and the determination to see the year through. https://www.cityyear.org.uk/london
British Army – L2 – 4 Apprenticeship Opportunities – No closing date – No start date
An Army apprenticeship provides more than just qualifications. It’s a chance to gain recognised qualifications while working, get paid a full soldier’s salary, not just apprentice wages and learn practical and professional skills that matter inside and outside the Army. Ideal if classroom learning isn’t your thing.
Programmes range from L2 to L4 and there are more than 39 different schemes to choose from including; engineering, fabrication & welding, aircraft maintenance, intelligence & comms, data, HR, administrator, police officer, protective services, chef, LGV driver, munitions and explosives technician, medical, animal care, combat, equine groom and many more.
Students aged 16 and 17 can attend the Army Foundation College in Harrogate for initial training before starting their apprenticeship. The college prepares them with military skills, fitness, and education before they move on to their specific trade training. Students aged 18 and over can start an apprenticeship as soon as they join. Every regular soldier in certain trades, like the Royal Engineers and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, is enrolled on an apprenticeship. https://jobs.army.mod.uk/regular-army/what-you-get/apprenticeships/
Met Police – L6 Degree Apprenticeship or new Entry programme – for ages 17+ - No start or closing date listed
This is a job that comes with excellent pay and benefits and stability but with varied career progression and opportunities for promotion. Applicants could work in a wide variety of settings including working with dogs and horses, becoming a cybercrime specialist or keeping the River Thames safe in their Marine Unit. Young people can apply from age 17 but must be 18+ to join the police. There are two entry routes depending on prior qualifications and experience.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – On this 3 year programme apprentices will be working towards a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. It blends classroom learning with learning ‘on the job’ working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets.
Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) - This new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at Met in-house training centres with learning ‘on the job’. Trainees will spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets.