Early Years Apprentice - Creative Explorers
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Company Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Crouch End
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Location London, N8 9BG
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £304.00 per week
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Sector Early Years
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Ref VAC-02752
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 01/12/2026
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Positions Available 3
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Working Week 4 Days week, to be agreed at offer stage
Brief Description
Want to develop your career in early years? Creative Explorers Nursery Crouch End are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Apprentice to join the team. You will support the daily care, learning and development of children aged 0–5, assist with activities and routines, and help maintain a safe, stimulating environment.
Qualifications Required
No previous experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and a genuine passion for working with children
Personal Qualities
Caring, patient, kind, reliable, enthusiastic, trustworthy, hardworking and approachable, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Skills Required
Good communication and teamwork skills, a caring and patient nature and a genuine passion for working with young children.
Training to be Provided
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Future Prospects
Opportunity to gain an Early Years qualification, develop practical childcare experience and progress into a qualified Nursery Practitioner role, with potential for further career development within the nursery.
Vacancy Detail
We have opportunities across a number of sites -
• Crouch End – Baby and Toddler Site: N8 7EL
• Crouch End – Preschool Site: N8 9BG
• Hornsey Branch: N8 7GD
• Harringay Branch – Baby Site: N8 0EL
• Harringay Branch – Preschool Site: N8 0EH
We will look at which site you are best suited to as part of the interview process.
As a Level 3 apprentice you will work alongside experienced practitioners while gaining practical experience and completing your Early Years qualification. .
You will;
Support the daily care, learning and development of young children while working towards an early years qualification
Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
Assist practitioners with planning and delivering activities
Maintain a safe and stimulating environment
Support children's routines
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Other Information
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with children aged 0–5, be willing to learn and complete coursework, and be comfortable with the physical and practical demands of working in a busy nursery environment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing is essential.