Level 3 Nursery Apprentice

London, SW6 6HE

Ref: VAC-02082

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Between £18,784.00 and £23,480.00 per year

Sector: Early Years

Deadline: 30/05/2026

Start Date: 01/06/2026

Working Week: 4 days per week, 7.50am -6.30pm.

Company: The Little Tug Boat Day Nursery

Positions Available: 2

Vacancy Detail

The Little Tug Boat is a small, independent family nursery in Fulham, London. Our beautiful Victorian house is home to 37 children each day, aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Key Responsibilities
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or equivalent - desired
• Some knowledge of the EYFS framework and Child development
• Safeguarding training or understanding of child protection principles.
• Experience working with children aged 0–5 in an early years setting.

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

• 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

Nursery Practitioner

Other Information

Can you commute to Fulham, SW6 6HE

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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Level 3 Nursery Apprentice