Early Years Educator Apprentice - Walton-on-Thames

  • Company: KMK KINDERZIMMER 2 WALTON ON THAMES LIMITED
  • Location: KT12 1AY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £25,396.80 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000007771
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
  • Start Date: 02/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Brief Description

Interested in joining a growing and aspirational team? Our playground could be your workplace! We have a wonderful opportunity to complete a Level 3 Educator Apprenticeship with kinderzimmer. You will contribute to excellence in childcare and education for the children of the nursery.

Training to be Provided

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day


You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:



  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator

  • 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


  • Opportunities to progress within the group

Vacancy Detail

At kinderzimmer, we are dedicated to creating high-quality learning environments that prioritise each child’s developmental needs. With over a decade of experience and more than 4,500 children in our care, we are proud to be one of Germany’s leading private early years education providers.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional education and childcare by contributing to planned activities, maintaining developmental records, supporting children with additional needs, and collaborating with staff and families.

You will also assist with daily routines such as toileting, mealtimes, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.

Additional responsibilities include supporting inspections, attending training and staff meetings, and upholding safeguarding and confidentiality standards.

In return, we offer a competitive hourly wage, 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, nursery closure over Christmas, a wellness day, a Fiit fitness subscription, a discount membership card with tastecard, and access to Flick - our CPD - accredited training platform to support your ongoing professional development.

Other Information


  • This post requires an enhanced DBS check as there may be periods of unsupervised access to children

  • An Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references would be obtained prior to commencement of employment

Ready to start your adventure?