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Nursery Educator Apprenticeship

LITTLE HAVEN CHILDCARE LIMITED · LONDON

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
16 Dec 2026
Advertised closing date
15 Dec 2026
Openings
2 positions
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What you would do

Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5. You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years. Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months. This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful.

Day to day

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Creating fun, engaging and safe environment for the children
  • Teaching within the EYFS requirements
  • Partaking in a range of indoor and outdoor activities
  • Supporting the children with a range of self-care needs, such as feeding and personal hygiene
  • Communicating with other team members and parents
  • Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5
  • Also, being able to liaise with external customers and parents, and provide a high level of service for the childcare setting

What you would study

Early years educator (level 3)

  • You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma in Early Years
  • Your apprenticeship will last for 14 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
  • This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment & punctuality for you to be successful
  • This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles & career paths within the childcare sector
  • Training will take place in the workplace
  • You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks of your 14-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
  • You will complete a qualification in paediatric first aid

Other training

  • Apprenticeship is 14 months in duration
  • Working in a nursery setting full time, min 30hrs a week
  • Attending online group classroom sessions 1 day a week for the first 8 weeks
  • Updating online portfolio in a timely manner to meet deadlines
  • The training schedule will be communicated once the candidate is successful

Training provider: SWIFT ACI LIMITED

Working week

Apprentices are required to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, and punctuality is key. Working as part of a team and using own initiative are essential. The minimum working week will be 30+ hours, Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

What you need

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

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

Developing into a Level 3 Practitioner, with the potential of a full-time position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:

  • Room leader positions
  • Possible management training
  • Springboard into primary education
  • Paediatric nursing
  • Continuous development in the current nursery setting

Where

LONDON, London (N19).

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About LITTLE HAVEN CHILDCARE LIMITED

Founded by us in 1991, Little Angels independent day nurseries and pre-schools have been educating and nurturing children from four months to 5 years old ever since.

We run two nurseries, in Highbury & Highgate and both buildings have been carefully adapted to create stimulating, secure spaces that fully support and extend children’s learning and development.

We are proud of our school environments but we are most proud of our staff. Everyone at Little Angels is focused on putting the needs of your children first; from our on-site chef’s cooking fresh and nutritious meals to our highly trained early years workeds and fully qualified PGCE, GTS & EYT teachers. We are really proud of what we have built and are both on site every day; leading our brilliant team and working alongside parents to deliver the smoothest transition into nursery life, pre-school and beyond.

Things to consider

  • Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
  • Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures the child learns whilst having fun.
  • Assisting in meeting Ofsted requirements.
  • Being a team player.
  • Providing challenging and stimulating activities for children appropriately. Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery.
  • Supporting children’s learning and development.
  • Supporting children’s self-help needs.
  • Being creative and enthusiastic.
  • Following safeguarding rules and regulations.

Reference 2000058817.

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