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Early Years Educator Apprentice Longwood Day Nursery

LONGWOOD SCHOOL AND NURSERY LTD · Bushey Hall Dr

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Pay
£15,444 a year
Hours
36 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
27 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
2 hours ago
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Applications are handled by LONGWOOD SCHOOL AND NURSERY LTD directly.

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What you would do

Looking to develop a career working with children? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join our team, to support the care and learning of babies and young children in the setting. Longwood School and Nursery in Bushey is open from 7am for breakfast to 7pm with tea and after-school clubs, Monday to Friday.

Day to day

This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children.

We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being
  • Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development
  • Communicating with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development
  • Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene
  • Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use
  • Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth
  • Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children
  • Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play
  • Writing observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps

We can offer you:

  • Additional leave
  • Discounted or free food
  • Company events
  • On-site parking

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

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.

Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

Working week

Monday- Friday shifts between 8am- 6pm

What you need

  • GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (desired)
  • GCSE English Language at grade 4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Attention to detail
  • caring
  • Communication Skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Logical
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Team working

After the apprenticeship

  • Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop

Where

Bushey Hall Dr, London (WD23).

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About LONGWOOD SCHOOL AND NURSERY LTD

Longwood Nursery was created by merging the long-standing Rainbow Nurseries and their staff, which operated throughout Bedfordshire and Middlesex. This consolidation has led to sustained success and has allowed for the employment of experienced and highly-qualified staff, who are motivated to provide the best possible care for every child. As a result of our commitment to excellence, Longwood Nursery has been recognised in high regard by both the community and Ofsted, which dates back to 1978.

Things to consider

Looking for someone as soon as possible. Job will require a DBS and reference checks to meet safer recruitment requirements.

Reference 2000056437.

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