Early Years Apprentice - Creative Explorers

London, N8 9BG

Ref: VAC-02752

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £304.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/11/2026

Start Date: 01/12/2026

Working Week: 4 Days week, to be agreed at offer stage

Company: Creative Explorers Day Nursery - Crouch End

Positions Available: 3

Vacancy Detail

At Creative Explorers Day Nurseries, we focus on fostering curiosity, creativity, kindness, and resilience, ensuring that children are prepared not only for school but for a lifetime of learning and growth.

We have opportunities across a number of sites -
• Crouch End – Baby and Toddler Site: N8 7EL
• Crouch End – Preschool Site: N8 9BG
• Hornsey Branch: N8 7GD
• Harringay Branch – Baby Site: N8 0EL
• Harringay Branch – Preschool Site: N8 0EH

We will look at which site you are best suited to as part of the interview process.

As a Level 3 apprentice you will work alongside experienced practitioners while gaining practical experience and completing your Early Years qualification. .

You will;
Support the daily care, learning and development of young children while working towards an early years qualification
Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued
Assist practitioners with planning and delivering activities
Maintain a safe and stimulating environment
Support children's routines
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications required

No previous experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and a genuine passion for working with children

Personal qualities

Caring, patient, kind, reliable, enthusiastic, trustworthy, hardworking and approachable, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Skills required

Good communication and teamwork skills, a caring and patient nature and a genuine passion for working with young children.

Future Prospects

Opportunity to gain an Early Years qualification, develop practical childcare experience and progress into a qualified Nursery Practitioner role, with potential for further career development within the nursery.

Other Information

Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with children aged 0–5, be willing to learn and complete coursework, and be comfortable with the physical and practical demands of working in a busy nursery environment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing is essential.

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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Early Years Apprentice - Creative Explorers