Early Years Apprenticeship - Rebecca Cheetham Nursery School and Children's Centre
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Company: Rebecca Cheetham Nursery School and Children's Centre
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Location: London, E15 3JT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000038951
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Application Deadline Date: 13/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: There are three different shifts between 8am-6pm, with a one hour break.
Brief Description
The apprentice would be working on the job learning the role of an early years educator who supports the curriculum and learning in the school by being a key person and upholding the values and vision of the school.
Training to be Provided
- Training will be delivered remotely by LMP Education.
Future Prospects
- You may be offered a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their development as learners.
- To demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from the pupils at all times.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out your role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
- To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning.
- To improve your own practice, including through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.
- To be a key person to a group of children whilst still working to promote the best interests of all children in the nursery
- To care for children, and actively promote their physical and medical health, emotional, communication and other learning needs in order to help children achieve their full potential.
- To contribute effectively to the overall planning of teaching and learning.
- Contribute effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests.
- Contribute to planning and take part in educational visits in accordance with school policies and procedures.
- To contribute effectively to the overall planning of teaching and learning.
- To support, observe, record and monitor children’s development using a range of approaches eg special books, data, learning stories etc.
- In partnership with the room lead use assessment information to plan next steps for your key children.
- To provide a wide range of indoor and outdoor play, educational activities and experiences for children.
- To encourage children to express their views, make choices and decisions and to take account of individual needs in all aspects of work.
- Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
- Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
- To encourage the autonomy of each child and friendship between children; to supervise and encourage independence at meal time, toileting and packing away.
- To encourage the acquisition and development of language and speech by all children, particularly for those children whose mother tongue is not English.
- To share information with parents and carers and other staff as appropriate about children’s development, learning interests and wishes.
- To comply with and help to improve all relevant health and safety policies, procedures and practice.
- To be aware of the physical safety and well being of the children and to record all accidents.
- To administer prescribed medicines to children and keep appropriate records.
- To report and record any physical or emotional problems or other concerns according to policies and procedures.
- To involve parents and community with activities.
- To work with and help implement the recommendations of other professionals working with the children, for example, by assisting children on a one-to-one basis to carry out exercises recommended by a Speech Therapist.
- To refer children to the SENCO/ Inclusion Manager for consideration of specialist services.
- To accept advice and guidance from senior staff.
- To take part in training and staff development as required.
- To promote a learning culture at the School.
- Recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including by challenging stereotyped views, and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Experience of group work with under eight’s in a multi-racial / cultural community.