Nursery Educator Apprenticeship
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Company: KINDERGARTEN FOREST HILL LTD
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Location: SE23 2NR
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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-2000045332
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Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2026
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Start Date: 16/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday- Friday, shifts TBC.
Brief Description
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0–5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years
- Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
- This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
- This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
- Training will take place in the workplace
- You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
- You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid
Future Prospects
Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
- Room leader positions
- Possible management training
- Springboard into primary education
- Paediatric nursing
- Continuous development in the current nursery setting
Vacancy Detail
- Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
- Teaching within the EYFS requirements
- Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
- Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene
- Communicating with other team members and parents
- Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
- Also, being able to liaise with external customers and parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
Other Information
• Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
• Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun.
• Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements.
• Being a team player.
• Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
• Supporting children’s learning and development.
• Supporting children’s self-help needs.
• Being creative and enthusiastic.
• Following safeguarding rules and regulations.