Senior Early Years Educator apprenticeship

  • Company: The Cottage Nursery
  • Location: DARTFORD, DA1 3PY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £28,080.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000035528
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/09/2026
  • Start Date: 05/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6.30pm. CAN OFFER FT OR PT.

Brief Description

Join Super Start Nursery and take the next step in your career. This role is for qualified Level 3 Early Years Educators looking to build on their skills, gain hands-on experience, and progress within a supportive team while making a real difference to children’s development.

Training to be Provided

Training will take place within the nursery setting, allowing you to learn in a real working environment. You will also receive structured support from a Development Coach, with training sessions delivered on-site once a month to support your progress.

Future Prospects

Once the apprenticeship has been completed there are opportunties to apply for roles as Room Leader and Deputy across 3 sites.

Vacancy Detail

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will also
be required to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be
required of you in accordance with the needs of the employer. You are
also required to be flexible and adaptable with respect to your role


Purpose of Role


The Senior Early Years Nursery Practitioner is a key member of the early years team and is responsible for delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities for children based on their needs and
interests.



  • Promote positive relationships in the early years setting.

  • Promote the health, safety and well-being of the children.

  • Support the children’s development, learning and play.

  • Be a Key Person carrying out all related responsibilities in
    building relationships with a small group of children and their
    families.

  • Contribute to the effectiveness of teamwork.

  • To be a role model and be able to showcase high-quality
    practice with regard to individual and group work with
    children.

  • To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team
    for the safety, security and well-being of all children, staff and
    visitors always.

  • To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line
    with Local Authority and Company procedures.

  • To support the management team in supporting the nursery to
    reach an ‘Outstanding’ grade with Ofsted.

  • To embrace, understand and promote Super Start Limited
    Childcare, and to understand the role you play as part of the
    team to provide high-levels of care and education


 

Other Information


  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • Clear references

Ready to start your adventure?