Early Years Nursery Apprentice
-
Company: THE LITTLE TUGBOAT DAY NURSERY LTD
-
Location: London, N10 3NG
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: £17,667.00 per year
-
Sector: Education and early years
-
Ref: NAS-2000016277
-
Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
-
Start Date: 03/04/2026
-
Positions Available: 1
-
Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Brief Description
We are seeking a passionate Early Years Nursery Apprentice to join our team at Greygates Nursery and complete their apprenticeship whilst working full-time. We are a small family-owned nursery with up 50 children daily, committed to providing a loving and nurturing home-from-home experience for all of our children.
Training to be Provided
- Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required
- Your training will be 1 day a week at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there might be an opportunity to be offered a full-time position as a Nursery Practitioner
- This will be reviewed by you and your employer at the end of your apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
To provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5, ensuring a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment that supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The apprentice will work as part of a team to promote each child’s development, wellbeing and individual learning journey
Childcare & Education
- Deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
- Promote inclusive practice and adapt learning experiences to meet individual needs
Safeguarding & Welfare
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly
- Maintain a safe environment through risk assessments, supervision and adherence to policies
- Support children with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner
Partnership with Families
- Build positive, professional relationships with parents/carers.
- Share information about children’s progress, wellbeing and daily experiences
- Support the settling-in process, offering reassurance and continuity of care
Teamwork & Professionalism
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a supportive team environment
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities
- Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality and reflective practice
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions and CPD opportunities
General Duties
- Follow all policies and procedures of the setting
- Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and organisation within classrooms and shared spaces
- Assist with mealtimes, sleep routines and transitions throughout the day
- Perform any additional duties as required by the Room Leader or Manager
Other Information
Any successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS with Barred Children’s List check and have references taken. We are committed to upholding the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.