Early Years Educator Apprentice

Kingston, KT2 6EF

Ref: VAC-01646

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £320.00 per week

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 19/12/2025

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Working Week: 40 hours Monday - Friday on a rotating shift pattern

Company: Kateys Nursery & Pre-School Kingston

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Detail

At Katey’s House Nursery & Pre-School the friendly, collaborative and professional culture is grounded by leading practices and the belief that work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. We offer a welcoming workplace that encourages professional development and fosters a love of learning. Our talented team are known for their skills, knowledge, experience and teamwork.

As a Level 3 early years apprentice you will;

• Assist in the delivery of a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment for children.
• Support qualified nursery staff in implementing educational activities and programs.
• Help with daily routines including meal times, nap times, and personal hygiene.
• Foster positive interactions with children, encouraging their social, emotional, and physical development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the nursery environment.
• Observe and report any changes in children's behaviour or health to senior staff.
• Participate in training and development opportunities as required.
• Participate in Katey’s Nursery & Pre-school community events as necessary.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Prepare the children for their naps and monitoring whilst they sleep.
• Attend relevant training enriching their knowledge of early childhood learning.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with our families to enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

Benefits of Katey's Nurseries

• £8 per hour on appointment increasing to £9 after 12 week competency check
• Enhanced holiday offering of up to 36 days annually – including paid time off at Christmas
• Discounted childcare
• Free meals provided whilst on shift
• Full uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Regular staff social events
• Recognition initiatives

Qualifications required

GCSE's Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent preferred

Personal qualities

Kind
Caring
Willing to learn
A passion for a career in childcare

Skills required

Organised
Ability to prioritise
The ability to work as part of a team

Future Prospects

Progression to Room Lead

Other Information

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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Early Years Educator Apprentice