What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a real job with training which allows your child to earn while they learn and at the same time gain a nationally recognised qualification. Dental Nurse Apprenticeships take between 18-24 months to complete. If your child lives in England and is over the age of 16 they are entitled to apply for an apprenticeship.

Your child will have access to a Dental Educationalist at all times no matter where they are based in the UK. We offer a matching service where we hold details  of employers who want an apprentice and we will put your child in contact with suitable placements where they will learn not only skills specific to the dental industry but also essential employability skills.  Your child will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours a week, which includes 6 hours of studying.

Apprenticeships University
Cost FREE £27,000 plus living expenses
Wage a salary of £117 – 246.30 per week depending on the practice, the person’s age and number of hours worked No earnings
Job 90% of apprentices stay with employers No guaranteed job

Our apprenticeships team are really committed to our learners.  We are really proud of our outstanding success and pass rates that are consistently in excess of 87% compared with the national average of 68%.

Other benefits of choosing Harriet Ellis include:

  • High Quality Training with a minimum of 30 hours per week on the job training
  • Comprehensive lesson material that is easily accessible, 24/7
  • Regular planned reviews every 8-10  weeks from your Dental Educationalist
  • Highly experienced, trained & adaptable staff to support you
  • Dedicated Dental Educationalist throughout the learning journey

  • To be aged 16+ years old
  • Ideally have Grade C and above or equivalent in GCSE English and Maths
  • 3 Years residency in the UK
  • To be in employment and able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week

Firstly, i’d like to thank Kerry for all her support and reassurance I am extremely grateful for all she has done, I wasn’t too sure about my dental nurse interview but due to Kerry’s kindness and reassurance I aced the interview with flying colours, and am now really looking forward to begin my dental nurse apprenticeship journey, I’d also like to thank Harriet Ellis and Kerry for making the process super quick and easy and hope to gain there support throughout my journey.

Shamima Khanam

I have had a wonderful experience in this course and will refer anyone to this course. Notes were well organised and multiple choices questions were the best, they help me to pass my exam. I have learn a lot on this course thanks to the thorough resources, notes and the dedication of the tutors.

Demetra McIntosh