Apprentice Nursery Educator- Level 3

London, N10 3NG

Ref: VAC-01841

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £19,968.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 28/02/2026

Start Date: 02/03/2026

Working Week: 4 days per week, 7.45am -6pm 39 hours per week

Company: Greygates Nursery

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

What you will do at work-

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.

Qualifications required

• Wanting to embark on Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• English and Maths GCSE

Personal qualities

Personal Qualities
• Passionate about early childhood education and child development.
• Patient, empathetic, and emotionally resilient.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to safeguarding.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to use initiative.

Skills required

Skills & Competencies
• Strong communication skills with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Warm, caring, and responsive approach to children’s needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Understanding of inclusive practice and ability to support children with diverse needs.

Future Prospects

Full-time Educator with Key Person role

Other Information

Full Enhanced DBS required

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 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.

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Apprentice Nursery Educator- Level 3