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Childcare Level 3 apprenticeship

FOOTSTEPS DAY NURSERY (CHINGFORD) LTD · London

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
25 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
11 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for learning about early years? This nursery is looking for someone to join their friendly team. Your role will be supporting children aged 6 months to 5 years. You will also be a key person to a small group of children, making learning fun and liaising closely with parents/carers.

Day to day

  • To act as a key person to a group of children,liasiing closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each chilld's needs are recognised and met.
  • To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
  • To advise the manager of any concerns e.g. health and well -being of children, parents or the saftey of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
  • To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
  • To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
  • To actively participate at team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
  • To attend training courses as required and to take responsibiltiy for personal development.

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will be done at location.

Training provider: NORTH WALES TRAINING LTD.

Working week

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

Permanent position.

Where

London (E11).

About FOOTSTEPS DAY NURSERY (CHINGFORD) LTD

Nestled in a converted Victorian house on a quiet residential street, Footsteps Day Nursery (Leytonstone) offers a cozy, homely atmosphere just a 10-minute walk from Whipps Cross Hospital. With a daily capacity for 35 children, our smaller scale allows for an inviting environment. Our well-resourced garden, proportionate to the nursery’s size, boasts ample space, natural light, and shelter—perfect for outdoor activities in all weather conditions.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Childcare Level 3 apprenticeship, FOOTSTEPS DAY NURSERY…